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 3695483 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3697367 epoch_slot_no: 3767 block_no: 3695310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2959 time: 2020-01-27 18:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c3bf02ed178d22596eaa518fc07d9a7384c686c60ee530d828e9ed5410375dBlock Operator
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