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 3677435 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679320 epoch_slot_no: 7320 block_no: 3677263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2745 time: 2020-01-23 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f0a8fcc56796bbc68f27f1d7733b068474925768f1c7eadded18517adb1bc6aBlock Operator
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