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 3677786 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679671 epoch_slot_no: 7671 block_no: 3677614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-01-23 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0f7b727329d559393e3233c8e3212c1d1d99265845adbf45f334c9b750f73a3Block Operator
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