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 3700502 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3702386 epoch_slot_no: 8786 block_no: 3700329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4038 time: 2020-01-28 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x882530e5693078d4fbcd9e1cc26c0c25b6b4287a38f478f625c89ba245b8c7cbBlock Operator
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