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 3678834 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3680719 epoch_slot_no: 8719 block_no: 3678662 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-01-23 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5ac47dcc3fee1c43b0bbf10263d429a4d2f7d1b1935e6971e4d31c3a65fb4cBlock Operator
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