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 3673695 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675580 epoch_slot_no: 3580 block_no: 3673523 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 943 time: 2020-01-22 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aac8badae451a1baa622a12feb7f8e07c4617eeb3b6fcf35d0ef0b8b61e15adBlock Operator
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