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 3703004 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704888 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 3702831 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2023 time: 2020-01-29 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf49530de43307bc4d0d8a1fbdef2c1493f22ac72ea26882958349fcf529be538Block Operator
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