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 3704100 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3705984 epoch_slot_no: 12384 block_no: 3703927 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2020-01-29 18:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x010900fd7101c6f371c7f51599cccce0475c3a60461663cc8c44551d4e9ed0d8Block Operator
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