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 3699377 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3701261 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 3699204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2359 time: 2020-01-28 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x180580d728d78adef9cb99af9d70faaf8f886b2e581dc2bb87b5c4bba745236aBlock Operator
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