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 3703944 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3705828 epoch_slot_no: 12228 block_no: 3703771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2020-01-29 17:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe3170404713bb1af7a24b995f913269cecb88e82c50a6b054f158ea44afc95fBlock Operator
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