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 3672674 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3674559 epoch_slot_no: 2559 block_no: 3672502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2020 time: 2020-01-22 11:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbf74ac73d03729369ae871c6596e5198c029a3f71b83ca1b968fc53afd15fd3Block Operator
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