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 3697093 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3698977 epoch_slot_no: 5377 block_no: 3696920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-01-28 03:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96c4cb68e7d5cb4d9ff645a1002554971cb511cc93193b872640788c1d5d1b80Block Operator
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