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 3676612 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3678497 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 3676440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5170 time: 2020-01-23 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36925ff0667bf0c104012eff636520c75ff973bdf46086a38779f60319e86d4bBlock Operator
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