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 3701685 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3703569 epoch_slot_no: 9969 block_no: 3701512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1720 time: 2020-01-29 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb07cc87201aaf18b90c59ddf26457db69bc3869f8ed02bc0c33d9c6d5d93919Block Operator
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