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 3694969 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696853 epoch_slot_no: 3253 block_no: 3694796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-27 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e4ce8cfdf4994cda5301e1e63a41a6981358324b716cd1a4d1ce9cd468371efBlock Operator
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