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 3688497 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3690382 epoch_slot_no: 18382 block_no: 3688325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2020-01-26 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e70401c6e5dab2b075b4a2ed42ab8c9b796add1431275ee64cdafdcd97746adBlock Operator
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