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 3687597 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3689482 epoch_slot_no: 17482 block_no: 3687425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-25 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cd55ac05c79998d24039ac8d8a062dc6086d41a6d887e6597ffa174afa2434fBlock Operator
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