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 3676802 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3678687 epoch_slot_no: 6687 block_no: 3676630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2020-01-23 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa238e286a8e42a6403fa7523b402e683e64d2670d0461747711e8cb3b3709c2dBlock Operator
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