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 3700349 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3702233 epoch_slot_no: 8633 block_no: 3700176 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9784 time: 2020-01-28 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1dfb852e530fdcf56334f466b52e3fdc42c29008851b7b2d4fc9621231c0302Block Operator
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