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 3690862 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3692747 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 3690690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2020-01-26 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6af2bc27cf9102753efb7d039e8642d977a2529e7650b8572d47ab8b03781caBlock Operator
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