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 3700194 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3702078 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 3700021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-01-28 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7448b33303979b0029254a54152fe77d1ac8b2872f2139f01c2505c1fa8745deBlock Operator
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