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 3700466 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3702350 epoch_slot_no: 8750 block_no: 3700293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2020-01-28 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cada4124de38ca5dcc87674ae63ae2cd4fedd906a5026dd0e84c58c125349d9Block Operator
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