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 3694157 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696041 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 3693984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1530 time: 2020-01-27 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c09a84a8807c58fff333c6e06cd207bd2385faf8aa03cbd5ce2df70a6adabd5Block Operator
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