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 3673085 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3674970 epoch_slot_no: 2970 block_no: 3672913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2020-01-22 14:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bb90963b0af1287aa70a63d15ea3f01a563c40cfeb67186754d7c30db4aeab0Block Operator
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