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 3689572 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3691457 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3689400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3006 time: 2020-01-26 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2efbb2546a3ac5bf776214d71c789cd855da4017b9746256f21a13ecb8ce9519Block Operator
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