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 3685759 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3687644 epoch_slot_no: 15644 block_no: 3685587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5991 time: 2020-01-25 12:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a509c6898e507f12d4ed76613bd532d9f6258414eb6ce03ad01ce0cc0c39fbaBlock Operator
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