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 3674654 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3676539 epoch_slot_no: 4539 block_no: 3674482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-01-22 22:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe60be14d142f0afba57090bdf83fe6b80694f4d9d026ae9b4bd592eb8dfda8c2Block Operator
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