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 3695515 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3697399 epoch_slot_no: 3799 block_no: 3695342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2692 time: 2020-01-27 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2529b692ed47ee9e73d0a38d3880ef3f3c9614477c99b260ebc0e6019621d9aeBlock Operator
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