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 3672640 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3674525 epoch_slot_no: 2525 block_no: 3672468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1173 time: 2020-01-22 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70af3cb3ca81a88dd029f8be620e83eb0650bc604c18e7f66ddea1af20dd37eeBlock Operator
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