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 3701382 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3703266 epoch_slot_no: 9666 block_no: 3701209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2459 time: 2020-01-29 03:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3d4091f796c195d5cdc4c8a0c95c07517dcbe6eb41c666548a5e90d4ecf9dc1Block Operator
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