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 3700407 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3702291 epoch_slot_no: 8691 block_no: 3700234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5485 time: 2020-01-28 22:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64efce2225e6822e9b20d893aa0366887d536b9dbbec75339f816db4a787fd57Block Operator
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