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 3700606 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3702490 epoch_slot_no: 8890 block_no: 3700433 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2291 time: 2020-01-28 23:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5033a2a803458e86a3dc3c3ef58dfe5129b8b560cc1c2e89cd51b746f908d06fBlock Operator
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