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 3685550 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687435 epoch_slot_no: 15435 block_no: 3685378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2020-01-25 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19894736e5b7d67579539bc55c0c1b0d1c22ae9acac1d3b6d7036fcd3c591be4Block Operator
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