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 3691032 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3692917 epoch_slot_no: 20917 block_no: 3690860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1893 time: 2020-01-26 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aa2d74bfe3e809164b850928ff9c1c15c0c0407dc190598590403ffccc6cee7Block Operator
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