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 3674812 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3676697 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3674640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4963 time: 2020-01-22 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfb845b554a7392db49a4dec7aaaf6d21190fb5d4c3091154109f55b931c6a0cBlock Operator
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