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 3677857 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3679742 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 3677685 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1494 time: 2020-01-23 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa68a171b5cd9009b9bb36a98d54387a5df69c027654b073f24300294cb192a2fBlock Operator
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