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 3702929 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704813 epoch_slot_no: 11213 block_no: 3702756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-29 12:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd415c34715978325ebc71578c4c23d41dc16d0123c52253c3288cb728b7b723Block Operator
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