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 3696764 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698648 epoch_slot_no: 5048 block_no: 3696591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-01-28 01:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c18233b0bb78a316f06f6ccda37a7e44e1eb16aa873891c155f012d2ae64ed7Block Operator
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