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 3697842 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3699726 epoch_slot_no: 6126 block_no: 3697669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2769 time: 2020-01-28 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe6f580ea77bf6009c855ca95458dcc5f0079d4b8b0b4d006d66839a3d76919dBlock Operator
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