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 3695702 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3697586 epoch_slot_no: 3986 block_no: 3695529 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2020-01-27 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8206f82b77db7229d8e2d4a16c480f975b32a4b347a0e1d10e08061f14034fecBlock Operator
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