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 3688563 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3690448 epoch_slot_no: 18448 block_no: 3688391 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2020-01-26 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00af4650d05c21f4a25e6b7c4dbb6f7d6037d003ab0e4bb2db54c805ab6675c6Block Operator
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