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 3694447 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696331 epoch_slot_no: 2731 block_no: 3694274 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2020-01-27 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d068c0fef08c786df8a6675c1529788ac28403535cff0669e9f3ffe13f825e2Block Operator
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