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 3685671 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687556 epoch_slot_no: 15556 block_no: 3685499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2020-01-25 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba396cc132fc10cafefbe1704d99f83626ce10510f83e3d94a206854b8fb78ddBlock Operator
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