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 3690478 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3692363 epoch_slot_no: 20363 block_no: 3690306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-26 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3010e2cfde34e83591a70c35ea09a8214d5be016bf6fe5acc3f6d7524b7ee84fBlock Operator
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