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 3696895 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698779 epoch_slot_no: 5179 block_no: 3696722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-28 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc29acfee6ea18b71c239ecc2d03209d1250bcf510438a0010adf78cf5b2ebb61Block Operator
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