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 3699113 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3700997 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3698940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12021 time: 2020-01-28 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c7c7d19c9c363c1572a5f47a260c849aa05c68b400b4fbd1b16129b52c823eBlock Operator
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