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 3703163 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3705047 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 3702990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2373 time: 2020-01-29 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebea46a450ab24be63e2d09762dd2c049b0a374436c192edf81111e82a7e15fbBlock Operator
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