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 3696566 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3698450 epoch_slot_no: 4850 block_no: 3696393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2020-01-28 00:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d90e1884d4a74719c3c67878890063eab2e4e1559293bf88f76a80c5b8dc55dBlock Operator
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