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 3677356 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3679241 epoch_slot_no: 7241 block_no: 3677184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2054 time: 2020-01-23 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1703cafc3110df8d3f7c7ab4d540f2888f9a904019dd567788af78de35a6d15Block Operator
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