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 3696751 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698635 epoch_slot_no: 5035 block_no: 3696578 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2020-01-28 01:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d888910a5300d4614c148183db1cfe8b08c80ebfce40f8955e8f7e2ccd3e86Block Operator
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