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 3672293 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3674178 epoch_slot_no: 2178 block_no: 3672121 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2020-01-22 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f5210bd58ddeb4a871596a3902b580027d799b24ed3321b076f29e1d1830fd5Block Operator
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