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 3699323 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3701207 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 3699150 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4210 time: 2020-01-28 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d9c11ec2a643abe40f060c44763f0b0362de941d1bbc49b848bc54b2b80c7f4Block Operator
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