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 3696534 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3698418 epoch_slot_no: 4818 block_no: 3696361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-01-28 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe83a49676c0bf696623a78556884d5c980f4a66504545ac7e79931bd9ca149a5Block Operator
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