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 3696054 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3697938 epoch_slot_no: 4338 block_no: 3695881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-01-27 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb674ecf0c67ec7e3d92dc5d1d1dae926da267fb8bb8a3b26b7a52ce0d4ed6c26Block Operator
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