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 3701094 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3702978 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 3700921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4069 time: 2020-01-29 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee2517742798133492ade4f35e06c42af6b382bcd471a14f0507d37ab260696Block Operator
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