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 3691849 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3693733 epoch_slot_no: 133 block_no: 3691676 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2020-01-26 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3000d276413d00bb6b892f20c4b3c54040f75b51fb2dd272cd35bc83032ac3Block Operator
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