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 3700284 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3702168 epoch_slot_no: 8568 block_no: 3700111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-01-28 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c37bace3dccaa01f27184201e8560a37071022cf602b39fbe5bb5e7c6e204a8Block Operator
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