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 3685197 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687082 epoch_slot_no: 15082 block_no: 3685025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2030 time: 2020-01-25 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7851f19dee70db6687ebe6987b6fc1e05f811d3c82c411c6b2f2e7102ddfd494Block Operator
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