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 3677872 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3679757 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 3677700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3684 time: 2020-01-23 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae6d3933bff9225ccc2399059d35193b8344ad93d1bfa007c4b42a2ba0541c1fBlock Operator
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