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 3671330 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3673215 epoch_slot_no: 1215 block_no: 3671158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2020-01-22 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x133cb8af1a1a6e9fc4d7b76c3f979bfbf5a706e3b2e083261fa08073a6ff5771Block Operator
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