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 3691833 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3693717 epoch_slot_no: 117 block_no: 3691660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1862 time: 2020-01-26 22:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76169fb5a291e27366fbbc482277999fd9758b2d55dffcb2588858541ae7bc4fBlock Operator
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