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 3697989 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3699873 epoch_slot_no: 6273 block_no: 3697816 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2020-01-28 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b3d49a3d05a5a2db117891ce54eed7c04786b585bac49c0de79c4547d66e06bBlock Operator
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