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 3673670 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675555 epoch_slot_no: 3555 block_no: 3673498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1539 time: 2020-01-22 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61649ffe85ed546e40ab89e43145be6cb4cc6320dc652a66a29d9f18cf871c70Block Operator
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