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 3689213 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3691098 epoch_slot_no: 19098 block_no: 3689041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2020-01-26 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1a659b85984a563dc4066723d92f06fa45d7e3a4e2224954155d1ed17d818a8Block Operator
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