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 3702102 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3703986 epoch_slot_no: 10386 block_no: 3701929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-29 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a05bf24ae165aefd5a6d0d2c5a59e0fbea09fea9a35824bff528883d778da30Block Operator
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