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 3697885 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3699769 epoch_slot_no: 6169 block_no: 3697712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-28 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eac1ca12ed45fdbe3b693398f57b793d83db46a6ab4a79a364e57d04f87d560Block Operator
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