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 3698913 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3700797 epoch_slot_no: 7197 block_no: 3698740 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2830 time: 2020-01-28 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x615a7480b91135ba1fc68b9639fc1ba89af3a62de69d6f06e69ce27bb16b51e5Block Operator
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