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 3688238 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3690123 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 3688066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2020-01-26 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8059424edebac9ae88d1f92f3f6a85b7a35933ef3735b23c2edb1e04f8504003Block Operator
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