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 3697618 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3699502 epoch_slot_no: 5902 block_no: 3697445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2022 time: 2020-01-28 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5ac9234e3fe1a808dd9a397f0f40fa02a25b05c336a2411c7046752207809baBlock Operator
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