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 3674039 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3675924 epoch_slot_no: 3924 block_no: 3673867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2020-01-22 19:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269ffa3a29998aba0ac436ed3846bacd26f9807cfb179cf3756b4357d28bb544Block Operator
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