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 3701254 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3703138 epoch_slot_no: 9538 block_no: 3701081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2020-01-29 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2e18c315a53203f47cf182da1fc3fbe702436d4b8926b9411374e13a41613f1Block Operator
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