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 3690889 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3692774 epoch_slot_no: 20774 block_no: 3690717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-26 17:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4117d78dee1c079dc08e78b87360e6e789f5b106d4e83550e062742ea0a0a8fBlock Operator
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