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 3673402 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3675287 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3673230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3995 time: 2020-01-22 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70915651a30203ab70cb9f07505a61e8ed2e03704e681039a06788713fb30f2bBlock Operator
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