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 3672690 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3674575 epoch_slot_no: 2575 block_no: 3672518 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2548 time: 2020-01-22 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9613e695530431887ddf2faf016ea7af2a79227cd94bdb3bbdb75f3bf8956eBlock Operator
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