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 3700854 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3702738 epoch_slot_no: 9138 block_no: 3700681 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1720 time: 2020-01-29 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc5dc84e6a509ee1aa5dbc607f929a9b32ec63a3620c6dfb9c32c6675699cd3Block Operator
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