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 3692524 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3694408 epoch_slot_no: 808 block_no: 3692351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2808 time: 2020-01-27 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01ff8f06fc0f8cc672aca99cdc1b8ba698b1b64eb93a1fe529a7221aa0294661Block Operator
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