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 3697942 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3699826 epoch_slot_no: 6226 block_no: 3697769 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2219 time: 2020-01-28 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58954bcaca1bc7618fb3fbb6be1fc790acc31a68d04e2bbf8410c40d1c7da850Block Operator
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