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 3692303 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3694187 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 3692130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2020-01-27 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7970888485b4f308933df122f210d50828f3bb7bc9073bec13f5707031adba48Block Operator
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