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 3677825 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679710 epoch_slot_no: 7710 block_no: 3677653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-01-23 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ad8141df83f6d9361abef76ac1a5a58cb6b2909eb8fb8f0b9693395b268f1a6Block Operator
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