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 3685615 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687500 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 3685443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-01-25 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e4efe0d81074576e75adc53ad29d419793eb4db17592265717d90668f0aadcfBlock Operator
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