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 3686697 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3688582 epoch_slot_no: 16582 block_no: 3686525 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1821 time: 2020-01-25 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2736694eef316fd7ca334dcabdb357eef10c2617538cdbb305f327248aad0cd6Block Operator
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