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 3704061 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3705945 epoch_slot_no: 12345 block_no: 3703888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2020-01-29 18:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4ea30ae84a73573c42ffbfed636cd46b3668dd8c36e407bd2c610cfe063bf9bBlock Operator
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