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 3675031 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3676916 epoch_slot_no: 4916 block_no: 3674859 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-01-23 01:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36200d4e387c3c1c9b9979365178d8ed0d71a91dab781c3de4977d6aece0316dBlock Operator
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