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 3698614 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3700498 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 3698441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1471 time: 2020-01-28 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bbf8eb10e362dcf428f8062f5067e9ecc3f4b701145a5002eab52d198a03b49Block Operator
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