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 3687424 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3689309 epoch_slot_no: 17309 block_no: 3687252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2196 time: 2020-01-25 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda755d8f1dc4cc71931738ac6243ce6e7adef374a77e60d91627957e841bce38Block Operator
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