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 3672438 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3674323 epoch_slot_no: 2323 block_no: 3672266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-22 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf83e6cc3a33a6f3c8857d7a46ada33bc963e6deb92f6c05a1391cdef708f1fceBlock Operator
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