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 3675021 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3676906 epoch_slot_no: 4906 block_no: 3674849 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-01-23 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dbbd4005ac52f0688918fdb84e28e2e85cf6623f732f19d35b968433021b2b7Block Operator
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