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 3691016 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3692901 epoch_slot_no: 20901 block_no: 3690844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2020-01-26 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x025309fde8841d21e7cc7c260a79410d27bd3f842ecc8d4659cf2d4dbec5968aBlock Operator
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