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 3689146 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3691031 epoch_slot_no: 19031 block_no: 3688974 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-26 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99979fb8a759e50dfaa25b33029d4118202c1a5bacc964e25f9cfbd5c06f5921Block Operator
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