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 3694210 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696094 epoch_slot_no: 2494 block_no: 3694037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1316 time: 2020-01-27 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65425f83b87057da41e607749d2839959e381e671f29aeb586a431b5d970dc54Block Operator
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