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 3695085 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3696969 epoch_slot_no: 3369 block_no: 3694912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2775 time: 2020-01-27 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e235ed4726cf5544fe643851537e0ecc8dbfd33e0da2b5a94edbcad33a7e6d8Block Operator
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