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 3694909 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696793 epoch_slot_no: 3193 block_no: 3694736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2240 time: 2020-01-27 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e1051cab38d94c2f9f5458a164069a011630a2a3bca3da6b6f8561749a9d88eBlock Operator
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