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 3699583 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3701467 epoch_slot_no: 7867 block_no: 3699410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2020-01-28 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b0ca888a9423468fe10dfda8d58f760beb3667df87a1a4f5ac08eb08f0d76fBlock Operator
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