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 3677470 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3679355 epoch_slot_no: 7355 block_no: 3677298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-23 14:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x150a9a4e8f0e1bdded73a453c1ed1770f26b0d4074fbb561d57797fac827382cBlock Operator
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