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 3694973 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3696857 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3694800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5713 time: 2020-01-27 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xead5bfa5c9b213e20616875c9756cdbaa422b625a0aaf962f9ba5f3bb6fc9358Block Operator
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