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 3673798 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675683 epoch_slot_no: 3683 block_no: 3673626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-22 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x582de4f19c2c4402f7f7b57ee940746f9061d7345aab80196d6841485a5738f2Block Operator
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