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 3685979 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3687864 epoch_slot_no: 15864 block_no: 3685807 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2190 time: 2020-01-25 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f0c834511242c4c6c5f185ae1c6069ee6088917f0a5b47fb8398f23c30a0942Block Operator
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