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 3673971 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675856 epoch_slot_no: 3856 block_no: 3673799 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2020-01-22 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb36b84b8dbe650ee84845309321d11093b5b75e08db9ee89c22d8763e93356c7Block Operator
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