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 3701045 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3702929 epoch_slot_no: 9329 block_no: 3700872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-29 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd38873e73241e11468c38270b9c04ab37a4fc6d48f5b49866a02bd51a8b00cffBlock Operator
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