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 3677053 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3678938 epoch_slot_no: 6938 block_no: 3676881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-01-23 12:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe22856178cf9075a46b7a580deb92925a966372d52588b617b5e5061f8c946a0Block Operator
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