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 3696053 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3697937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3695880 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6401 time: 2020-01-27 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3e91f8fbb90efa5ae72aa39c948c1eb6a9b4133a413aa77244de8f9fd246fb4Block Operator
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