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 3695667 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3697551 epoch_slot_no: 3951 block_no: 3695494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1670 time: 2020-01-27 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb437e60c61e0735f94b8993b423d67dbc9d671a1362b3b274d77f4e34f7a3f03Block Operator
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