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 3673489 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3675374 epoch_slot_no: 3374 block_no: 3673317 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1559 time: 2020-01-22 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7f76e227175dd25e813652148b1831c02f22271148658f71444e17b6834ccceBlock Operator
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