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 3686455 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3688340 epoch_slot_no: 16340 block_no: 3686283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-01-25 16:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde1b7d2dc8667904765e150ae1bfa9c3751b1b7bf6d41ce02df02ebe5efe258bBlock Operator
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