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 3701962 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3703846 epoch_slot_no: 10246 block_no: 3701789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2020-01-29 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa04e669dd7581bfbd812e67e2614d452dfd14cad8ea5d51e1e2d50477d628558Block Operator
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