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 3673801 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675686 epoch_slot_no: 3686 block_no: 3673629 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2043 time: 2020-01-22 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaea3f10de52ac4fe5df1f0994c0fc491a2f377a56a77b28f445adbc3def1466Block Operator
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