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 3678772 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3680657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3678600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4286 time: 2020-01-23 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fb62922cbfed0de2d7885d5d1753de7bfef3d06d3df4bcaa8fcd4c3ed8eae6dBlock Operator
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