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 3698393 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3700277 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3698220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 15800 time: 2020-01-28 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6c038ad38388c8edb27cf6bcca6bb57ee35aea01611dfc33c5d7bbf99dd8fa4Block Operator
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