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 3692633 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3694517 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3692460 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4638 time: 2020-01-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf620a44a9787e38c25f3e2b1d5952ecd9de92e8cf58dde57066ee98f081cfe56Block Operator
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