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 3702699 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704583 epoch_slot_no: 10983 block_no: 3702526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2939 time: 2020-01-29 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17858a50d25006fddaf51b8f1c4e3400e46f8f2f48b9dfd9f6817bd5962a7086Block Operator
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