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 3702893 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3704777 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3702720 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4357 time: 2020-01-29 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02e64c737a8e1deda8823c272794a327628f48f18ceb5f857837c55014051cbeBlock Operator
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