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 3698769 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3700653 epoch_slot_no: 7053 block_no: 3698596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2301 time: 2020-01-28 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15b3d33a4ebccf55f58444e5366f2517940edb016c5ee66556589c2d7dc6b013Block Operator
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