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 3696593 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3698477 epoch_slot_no: 4877 block_no: 3696420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6046 time: 2020-01-28 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35adbff562fb9cb616d654c67ca01842abb7957e0c1d9971b9d20ca8a727aa36Block Operator
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