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 3677324 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679209 epoch_slot_no: 7209 block_no: 3677152 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-01-23 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56c125002ca423b5c4741579460ecbfd9d3058669418a6d12ab93bf10f4f82c5Block Operator
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