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 3672333 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3674218 epoch_slot_no: 2218 block_no: 3672161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 910 time: 2020-01-22 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcf2cfb19af502c716dfa06fb6401a1ac96af98a6759ab6668262e1f32775d36Block Operator
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