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 3691959 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3693843 epoch_slot_no: 243 block_no: 3691786 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 999 time: 2020-01-26 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a4acb07c285bc9c40d6fd47577b3b5e18696025bc40b4e26bd5a323d984f3b7Block Operator
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