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 3694830 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696714 epoch_slot_no: 3114 block_no: 3694657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2511 time: 2020-01-27 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda64aaad4a6334148f79c57b7ea60718551e0587bea7ffe4ad5e02a2a804ef9cBlock Operator
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