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 3703668 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3705552 epoch_slot_no: 11952 block_no: 3703495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2020-01-29 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3a9165425771eeda70b88fb52797479e5e6950fc81e23b021729407ba38341Block Operator
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