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 3698150 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3700034 epoch_slot_no: 6434 block_no: 3697977 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4041 time: 2020-01-28 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71c0eeeb44dcf439e7e87e1dae0217a88a8921bbe2c6299e3b4470a01dbb4ad8Block Operator
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