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 3695530 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697414 epoch_slot_no: 3814 block_no: 3695357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-27 18:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93545e7ca127b052925aaa4e5e344e6de60901f08b2f52bc3c17c3ba707258e6Block Operator
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