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 3695729 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697613 epoch_slot_no: 4013 block_no: 3695556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 943 time: 2020-01-27 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0a78bd65549c4a4ad4691c19157c9b493a66e2ffe7b28b4dddfc1f55014c12eBlock Operator
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