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 3677542 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679427 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 3677370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-01-23 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3677a50ab43c8a6e07cf5f5a8b954edd614d10eee4ca79908c66e574604c959eBlock Operator
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