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 3702514 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704398 epoch_slot_no: 10798 block_no: 3702341 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2020-01-29 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf6c9b81795edcd447a1abe972f3072ffbc7a79c906db3e49c02c362d5e071d9Block Operator
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