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 3695162 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697046 epoch_slot_no: 3446 block_no: 3694989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-27 16:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce3afc89ec9d4f895a06cd274a6a28a9d17f44ebe734b74d99419b8f8292b85dBlock Operator
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