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 3702683 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704567 epoch_slot_no: 10967 block_no: 3702510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2020-01-29 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x096f3a2b2ad8c4b8512c66787ec9aaf54320836b317addb801992579824c2723Block Operator
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