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 3689526 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3691411 epoch_slot_no: 19411 block_no: 3689354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2020-01-26 09:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa442894b8d950aab104b5b29c5cbcab1e2069b68ea08f08e5f75d7d94861d0d5Block Operator
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