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 3702204 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704088 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 3702031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-29 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x389f1d29650730e0c92df8b401b094fbe6e957ab0cd07f02dfffc0be020ea5a5Block Operator
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