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 3697972 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3699856 epoch_slot_no: 6256 block_no: 3697799 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5228 time: 2020-01-28 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3d63cbca49d7fb6db2fd7a3d8c6b6710c8ca15b6254751d1c9caca10d4736aBlock Operator
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