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 3689932 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3691817 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 3689760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5279 time: 2020-01-26 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa25972a8b66ca5284e17f4f862793a9a2f01514dc77ebc142a4eaa941b9d4f0aBlock Operator
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