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 3699653 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3701537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3699480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6408 time: 2020-01-28 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1983ba63c7b034ce2af91da838286c7843cb4e190ecdebcadaaf78c6b8a9c58aBlock Operator
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