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 3675014 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3676899 epoch_slot_no: 4899 block_no: 3674842 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2423 time: 2020-01-23 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f00d1459131d0e2d76accdbdb0bdeedb24011d0632327a42359e7a65fe57f37Block Operator
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