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 3684852 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3686737 epoch_slot_no: 14737 block_no: 3684680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-01-25 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a14d2014c709935c8ca15d60b9bc62c7f8e0b77e91aea41ae0896eb2c15ade2Block Operator
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