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 3671269 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3673154 epoch_slot_no: 1154 block_no: 3671097 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-22 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf348f72b470b620e4805d97308b01bc457905433875acd893001b68d55cf3cc7Block Operator
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