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 3702925 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704809 epoch_slot_no: 11209 block_no: 3702752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2262 time: 2020-01-29 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e0e80b75204dd7aea6a2b9055b4c644b39ee8a3021b32ffd5af61cd5285b3b2Block Operator
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