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 3702318 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704202 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 3702145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2582 time: 2020-01-29 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51173872173ee37df220a7327142e19c6c84cc476b21776d214a98e8a07a527cBlock Operator
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