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 3693034 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3694918 epoch_slot_no: 1318 block_no: 3692861 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1543 time: 2020-01-27 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72dd00892236b74ae041fdd65a80ab36ecba8fb9c5d1f4f523f91d2c9afd1de8Block Operator
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