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 3699953 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3701837 epoch_slot_no: 8237 block_no: 3699780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2619 time: 2020-01-28 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5088a45f6a171be0d93403f3736289bed33666af112ea7a285829abfd74dd4a5Block Operator
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