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 3698085 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3699969 epoch_slot_no: 6369 block_no: 3697912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5590 time: 2020-01-28 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1a4804bf51f66b9d123a5c0091ec4fcedbd640a3cd5e28cbb186cae3d51b0e2Block Operator
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