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 3700131 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3702015 epoch_slot_no: 8415 block_no: 3699958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2994 time: 2020-01-28 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9edb346dd4a84eccc279c2ff4806853c7ada9b46a1493b21773667e89143fcd5Block Operator
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