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 3677692 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3679577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3677520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6411 time: 2020-01-23 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7c8cc56686ddd7bcd7ec02491f349fd899a3ff71ae7b1cc16b5c5c52a314e93Block Operator
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