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 3697974 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3699858 epoch_slot_no: 6258 block_no: 3697801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-28 08:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a2221b5bc12ee6408e2f2db5a41dd971383a153ea7a57aeaf4e800e47a472d2Block Operator
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