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 3702030 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3703914 epoch_slot_no: 10314 block_no: 3701857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1892 time: 2020-01-29 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b96042a230e21b655b3e84a2798d0830fab4b065980203a6d54cae63b61d3b1Block Operator
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