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 3690810 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3692695 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 3690638 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1740 time: 2020-01-26 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05f324cc7455e4cbf3e69181c8eef2f861e7d2b0e339c89bfdc28ac59c64eee0Block Operator
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