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 3700797 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3702681 epoch_slot_no: 9081 block_no: 3700624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-29 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcad27fb36b55c23f94d9c4b78d9fef2d82a03ed1b0658083bc2d9588b8ba5feBlock Operator
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