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 3694988 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3696872 epoch_slot_no: 3272 block_no: 3694815 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2737 time: 2020-01-27 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35bf48959d4e09f7a19b274a7c11ae5c277cb4517f270e9bd74bb9d6722cf248Block Operator
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