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 3700790 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3702674 epoch_slot_no: 9074 block_no: 3700617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2020-01-29 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7e54490cda41da13f6e99cc545dc06e61f95adb9436644db0699fe4217c1c7Block Operator
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