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 3698153 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3700037 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 3697980 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2253 time: 2020-01-28 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeca2c54e0e3d2e5f8e06868c18e45fc767b58d804a8ba1716f6925602841a1f5Block Operator
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