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 3688883 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3690768 epoch_slot_no: 18768 block_no: 3688711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2020-01-26 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec3177c314bd454218ebf344eb87e2dbf964bfcfb7d904ff5e7a86f267a3c950Block Operator
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