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 3684763 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3686648 epoch_slot_no: 14648 block_no: 3684591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-25 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f7821e5b970907302bd0d686c8507119110012a338b1327b013dd3fd0ea5757Block Operator
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