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 3693270 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3695154 epoch_slot_no: 1554 block_no: 3693097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2780 time: 2020-01-27 06:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae2b78a1e6a68b8446af530f3034a27d57f177f18b88b7cc397380c44e29d6d9Block Operator
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