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 3677245 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3679130 epoch_slot_no: 7130 block_no: 3677073 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2333 time: 2020-01-23 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d161d2c18ccf9461687cc630c9d233d177d089bf1e01602e68d63fc480fb8d7Block Operator
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