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 3696630 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698514 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 3696457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2026 time: 2020-01-28 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb34913a52ee2de65a72c0d65fac64e191fa0c27608f86ec86a34107f354b69dBlock Operator
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