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 3685612 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3687497 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 3685440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3335 time: 2020-01-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4255012c422b66fb28f142de746047dce2e07b097d46f1ec60671cd3160e2afBlock Operator
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