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 3702780 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704664 epoch_slot_no: 11064 block_no: 3702607 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1666 time: 2020-01-29 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf24c590c6d439e8f01fc7af5a7b5dadb109aa764be569c6c0b0b1ef7166f8ba3Block Operator
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