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 3693714 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3695598 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 3693541 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-27 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x181f68c546b2bf0679455d534e8b90dbd536aa18b6062df88e4de4153a32c51fBlock Operator
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