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 3695820 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697704 epoch_slot_no: 4104 block_no: 3695647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2018 time: 2020-01-27 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1f05dcf106d8859f449ec9f4fab3b4e24efec3066e08fde0a55d769ab47af76Block Operator
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