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 3704309 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3706193 epoch_slot_no: 12593 block_no: 3704136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-01-29 19:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7fabde2d37ffdb5d5da1cfdddd50a07ec00e8dad902c48b72b4d5a65c095057Block Operator
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