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 3697906 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3699790 epoch_slot_no: 6190 block_no: 3697733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2588 time: 2020-01-28 08:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa13fee646bb71550bd146c41a35f2f6d08637b002789625f2e1f219f8382ec8Block Operator
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