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 3687907 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3689792 epoch_slot_no: 17792 block_no: 3687735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2020-01-26 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35c39b7dcce330c3fdb9a4f3d22ec7c441db62a7a2e1bd33edc664b0910a2bbcBlock Operator
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