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 3675709 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3677594 epoch_slot_no: 5594 block_no: 3675537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-23 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x791b06dd1e61cb55ed23513a475a3f1c94ff501675b775bc0a788d59e2c3b40cBlock Operator
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