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 3696694 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698578 epoch_slot_no: 4978 block_no: 3696521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-01-28 01:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b19d8d4c3c4bf52582931a09be779f731644eb7edfdf3a4e71b260bd980691Block Operator
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