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 3693081 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3694965 epoch_slot_no: 1365 block_no: 3692908 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2020-01-27 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f4a4ba149d143f3a5b4b8b0e642ed6c681ffbf1d3a13e46ddfa005785f8389Block Operator
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