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 3700403 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3702287 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 3700230 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4259 time: 2020-01-28 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7062ea18ad4a49846ad9a63202282eb36bb9970224897067274d7eb0f7b07b1fBlock Operator
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