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 3701833 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3703717 epoch_slot_no: 10117 block_no: 3701660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2020-01-29 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33fbcca476e86af5ae97f48bf09149b8697c165cd809255426b55029ccd6675cBlock Operator
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