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 3685082 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3686967 epoch_slot_no: 14967 block_no: 3684910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-01-25 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae840ec4dd0dd1869d752532514f800123d87a8b81e560c2622eeb393876dfa6Block Operator
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