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 3676384 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3678269 epoch_slot_no: 6269 block_no: 3676212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-01-23 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d3852e2f96794e2d05b7b716941266338fa1f1334aab5c3106b21cbbe8b849bBlock Operator
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