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 3689576 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3691461 epoch_slot_no: 19461 block_no: 3689404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1178 time: 2020-01-26 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0208de1262d173741ac61902c68233e2766031ee2cad8dfeb03016e93d727bbbBlock Operator
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