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 3695707 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697591 epoch_slot_no: 3991 block_no: 3695534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2552 time: 2020-01-27 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaebff295b023bc97c8e8a27141f3e48d77c90fa06a2f7a6910d9bebbaeb14ee1Block Operator
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