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 3675829 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3677714 epoch_slot_no: 5714 block_no: 3675657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2034 time: 2020-01-23 05:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6585f1be0e5d284b54b870ec8318767cac45ac7549cdb8a2d2438413fc12de80Block Operator
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