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 3671565 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3673450 epoch_slot_no: 1450 block_no: 3671393 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2593 time: 2020-01-22 05:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78a8a84c70720f86c4f1f6c2f196f9ff1c229df1348d0b726b0a3d3a78494ae6Block Operator
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