A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3670780 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3672665 epoch_slot_no: 665 block_no: 3670608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-01-22 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15a08194ade5b5c0cfda5e69bfae51014fe25e0fabae3504aac3e3ef67fa6a4Block Operator
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