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 3670983 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3672868 epoch_slot_no: 868 block_no: 3670811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1933 time: 2020-01-22 02:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68edb3c1a09b57f75b6b3e539f0ad0f33785fe7ee5ef8cac449e099c9a67bc02Block Operator
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