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 3674482 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3676367 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 3674310 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-01-22 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5006edf37986e33e61067c21bb08b6de6b00ba942f18d5e86f19aa6e83f982f8Block Operator
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