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 3695153 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3697037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3694980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7533 time: 2020-01-27 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x308b92ff0616fd794f51cee6c98e9e71c1fc7484e6d0d1000c4dbc85255ffe56Block Operator
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