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 3703837 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3705721 epoch_slot_no: 12121 block_no: 3703664 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2973 time: 2020-01-29 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd01ea74cb1ea7f3876ac8c4a7615cca2a734e588a65c0943f2cdabf01ed884fBlock Operator
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