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 3685189 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687074 epoch_slot_no: 15074 block_no: 3685017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-01-25 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x218d64dba1f023ffcf2c0bcaca3008f661c2bed19e3d353828834bc97a49d492Block Operator
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