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 3694369 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696253 epoch_slot_no: 2653 block_no: 3694196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2051 time: 2020-01-27 12:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ed0ea4ec71bdba2bb6c2dae7cd96901622b16dfc3e921fb0d9b10c747ba183Block Operator
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