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 3694643 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696527 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3694470 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1559 time: 2020-01-27 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x508b3da072cacf4ea62f99a548e83176ffaf71c4df2f916dc45dc0b8a45edcb5Block Operator
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