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 3671933 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3673818 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 3671761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-22 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87c236e4e957287dc8b80d36a89a2f10979d3fe0aa832e126e8bf6c26a2ed2feBlock Operator
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