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 3687268 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3689153 epoch_slot_no: 17153 block_no: 3687096 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-01-25 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63eedbeb3539c91e3bfb991d9c1970e669825a5e81dd1095d9d01f727a25a78dBlock Operator
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