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 3695604 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3697488 epoch_slot_no: 3888 block_no: 3695431 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1928 time: 2020-01-27 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x950516d33516b79b829fa4f278f38bdb1370a1d99a3f34eda2d9f4526ce19147Block Operator
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