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 3702963 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704847 epoch_slot_no: 11247 block_no: 3702790 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-29 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaabd5ebff0a48a473da0f904fa027e8e8d0984a32f10035ebac71c6db49ec91Block Operator
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