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 3694880 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696764 epoch_slot_no: 3164 block_no: 3694707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-27 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37286f5bbd1dd3a2d02f6048eccf466f4d829ae0f79ee256cb536cc136b997baBlock Operator
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