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 3685792 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3687677 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3685620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6575 time: 2020-01-25 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ecd70bf7427fda787f8a30576bef9ef8caf885f8e3fd68c0f252abdd4b2385fBlock Operator
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