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 3673269 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675154 epoch_slot_no: 3154 block_no: 3673097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-22 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd217e5367ad6e05ff62b0585d7d3171ce5db97b657502881913d0014c40d21Block Operator
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