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 3700913 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3702797 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 3700740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8257 time: 2020-01-29 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ff91b01720e952ac9041998c7f3156d92273fe1277b44db289bf62b34a60914Block Operator
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