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 3673425 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675310 epoch_slot_no: 3310 block_no: 3673253 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2020-01-22 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x873bdf34f5983b38cc6d0ff276f68de527abe06bba762dd51184360d8c80df7fBlock Operator
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