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 3689887 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3691772 epoch_slot_no: 19772 block_no: 3689715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2020 time: 2020-01-26 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b37a143963f76b5464ba81e17f5fbfa86638b9f1bd9081feafa6b4e4ba6c19dBlock Operator
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