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 3691550 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3693435 epoch_slot_no: 21435 block_no: 3691378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1527 time: 2020-01-26 20:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3ff049cd1acf6a42783fd54fcebbecc7b29447b8357a47ce4752fe9069b75e0Block Operator
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