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 3699809 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3701693 epoch_slot_no: 8093 block_no: 3699636 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2020-01-28 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68347bf81ae1aa29c7bd5d238bd5e6cd7c46b468d2d02298dc97fc11b5eb1609Block Operator
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