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 3703147 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3705031 epoch_slot_no: 11431 block_no: 3702974 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2578 time: 2020-01-29 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c6f85d9fd014cd9176fb801e6858e8118d6d8b90e5ca90f3e13b3cf04cc5864Block Operator
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