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 3677626 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679511 epoch_slot_no: 7511 block_no: 3677454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-23 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68e5271a9653ac57825a5dec82ce3d365b9fd204c08bc6f0df130f83236703c1Block Operator
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