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 3686787 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3688672 epoch_slot_no: 16672 block_no: 3686615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-01-25 18:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa02c5b7f13ab823160dfe7a4279e11dc53d98ffb264e60f83a13dda13f6a4c60Block Operator
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