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 3694337 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696221 epoch_slot_no: 2621 block_no: 3694164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2084 time: 2020-01-27 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84f057f4d4ccf38c7bb795db65ce50f685153e57b2a3baeb7db374e6acc8d1aaBlock Operator
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