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 3675473 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3677358 epoch_slot_no: 5358 block_no: 3675301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2020-01-23 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e6498af19ff199e22e45a22548f55f80bbd91946b1a1def77d12fa94ef11a40Block Operator
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