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 3673552 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3675437 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3673380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5343 time: 2020-01-22 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd48307635ba43ed91abc289c23dc56865d4310b56033a8f98b7a6164a938d3a8Block Operator
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