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 3676231 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3678116 epoch_slot_no: 6116 block_no: 3676059 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4162 time: 2020-01-23 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ccbe664e16078f6f1e186f703f648922e0f4fef84d9038551abbf16771ce937Block Operator
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