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 3697001 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698885 epoch_slot_no: 5285 block_no: 3696828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1652 time: 2020-01-28 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f36b050db796e3d86c1579f376ec33e639d7fc9e2d321a2c53b256e5f608f4Block Operator
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