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 3672074 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3673959 epoch_slot_no: 1959 block_no: 3671902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3507 time: 2020-01-22 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4927cb507ed7bdba97efda31da7615b65033a8dce32f7c1d7eae9c84eeca6cabBlock Operator
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