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 3700002 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3701886 epoch_slot_no: 8286 block_no: 3699829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-01-28 19:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf58c4caa3dfe41fb720699eb7ffe64b35dc8c10572b2ec5d28c807f97469e828Block Operator
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