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 3699028 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3700912 epoch_slot_no: 7312 block_no: 3698855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8416 time: 2020-01-28 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9ab8cef05b3388f07205f0564b5d8b964ff4b4c7c151085f83967b9ef696ac5Block Operator
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