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 3697570 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3699454 epoch_slot_no: 5854 block_no: 3697397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1882 time: 2020-01-28 06:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb34fdb073a8449c209d68a783b98c26e89155e42d786010dc7f2bde20b57b3dBlock Operator
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