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 3696730 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698614 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 3696557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-01-28 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa36827b85806e6c5bf0498c7c3c6fdd75a7e0f387711e1ddd94b16c657925dccBlock Operator
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