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 3674290 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3676175 epoch_slot_no: 4175 block_no: 3674118 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-22 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf13eac36cba1cc254a4f6e3b1f304b8b1fd0050f197221408c349a5f12131722Block Operator
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