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 3703597 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3705481 epoch_slot_no: 11881 block_no: 3703424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2332 time: 2020-01-29 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b01f75f969dadbd9bc843ac79b952bf8d711c83a8404ee20699c82766c05fc2Block Operator
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