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 3688009 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3689894 epoch_slot_no: 17894 block_no: 3687837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-26 01:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2842b65796704e8e3aaab02a056c0ad528903608d092237283a6f1dedf1bfe10Block Operator
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