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 3699058 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3700942 epoch_slot_no: 7342 block_no: 3698885 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7056 time: 2020-01-28 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x095d266720675087e305e2a20edc46c521ac788c34dd84a5581e45db4bd61809Block Operator
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