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 3676642 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3678527 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 3676470 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-23 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0529ebb54742e9148941c56d8bb654a200136d9cb875b4cdf7322d95cb0c81deBlock Operator
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