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 3676792 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3678677 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3676620 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5606 time: 2020-01-23 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90c1646d2fc9d6c59f5cc316c1a223c527d989326b2ecd1f6919af65eba0c6dfBlock Operator
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