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 3702894 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704778 epoch_slot_no: 11178 block_no: 3702721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2020-01-29 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2be8bce1379042b3996b4ae8e363f9f941fb7a9f464973a4f402187c1ba6dff1Block Operator
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