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 3695496 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697380 epoch_slot_no: 3780 block_no: 3695323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2020-01-27 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c0d5970033f6ff725e28122aa0b5406fa2361d2c681bfa61a3f8829b5516a64Block Operator
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