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 3695513 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3697397 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3695340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11527 time: 2020-01-27 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5374350c25e18684d1e6f495fca0f43086c9b2285a0f0c578ca10ed44dc013fBlock Operator
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