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 3698833 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3700717 epoch_slot_no: 7117 block_no: 3698660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1947 time: 2020-01-28 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe036fb5548b58df12ba0c43a591cc5c636cb8e4e1d0197c3488d23567a7a8bcBlock Operator
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