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 3697133 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3699017 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 3696960 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2427 time: 2020-01-28 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaac5a3f89617c8284833ae09d25f5f0a3be73e7a7ff1344a02f7effb376416a7Block Operator
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