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 3692791 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3694675 epoch_slot_no: 1075 block_no: 3692618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-27 03:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ceb606af7f56ce11e013a502ca94867e7e97162c26ef8fc4e25948614fca46cBlock Operator
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