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 3703711 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3705595 epoch_slot_no: 11995 block_no: 3703538 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1716 time: 2020-01-29 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbe321283392f070b3f5f24545ddcf61c03097ae46cd8ede883e0aa74ad603b3Block Operator
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