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 3684868 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3686753 epoch_slot_no: 14753 block_no: 3684696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2371 time: 2020-01-25 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62f03298768aa0a04de33c8e125ce9433fd3b1fe57d277b4dacc8ed94a20dab7Block Operator
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