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 3694972 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696856 epoch_slot_no: 3256 block_no: 3694799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2425 time: 2020-01-27 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24b92c4735e0e5422988d790d8bd4438a1121c280d448128f9b22b480d1b4fb9Block Operator
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