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 3685789 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3687674 epoch_slot_no: 15674 block_no: 3685617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3297 time: 2020-01-25 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48a0362f18bd745030ac31b957cda853e387c008e1720a068edaac5c929fac9aBlock Operator
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