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 3694823 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696707 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 3694650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1937 time: 2020-01-27 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c2b319824c1c80da82921993a484a9e21838e32034f10f926fcb7e4041c8a02Block Operator
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