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 3699296 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3701180 epoch_slot_no: 7580 block_no: 3699123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-01-28 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfce23f4d335199108f7cfa742399a8f8ffed968b56dbcb2b48ac411dbbc282b2Block Operator
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