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 3673881 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675766 epoch_slot_no: 3766 block_no: 3673709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-22 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0b5879faba859ff4de68dca1ca0b9add81f93326fb41c775d1987f99a46dfd3Block Operator
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