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 3673732 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3675617 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 3673560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4731 time: 2020-01-22 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa64b0163bf123af454a8a127fb001a41e115b8e1f6c6f8c9a8db61c781fa9dBlock Operator
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