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 3677466 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3679351 epoch_slot_no: 7351 block_no: 3677294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1643 time: 2020-01-23 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f91de1b11fbf73245c4298b7ebea7ec9565e827bf361640a4e45f6ea292e1e4Block Operator
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