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 3694797 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696681 epoch_slot_no: 3081 block_no: 3694624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 947 time: 2020-01-27 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf70edbea58c90f78b639e873c09cc7ef3b4f6cd1d493c0c915d16aa86038102Block Operator
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