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 3690030 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3691915 epoch_slot_no: 19915 block_no: 3689858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1978 time: 2020-01-26 12:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8984e2d83210923f322231cb5090f6541e9aa107d4efa518977bee73a0b63dc5Block Operator
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