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 3701189 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3703073 epoch_slot_no: 9473 block_no: 3701016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3494 time: 2020-01-29 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb68e868e8ae3eb382aca841f47ef144beab85cfa383fc43f72555ac7a894e9d3Block Operator
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