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 3701043 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3702927 epoch_slot_no: 9327 block_no: 3700870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2020-01-29 01:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4926cbe3885a226126a21d453754d48fe60b4b0a29a1e716763cf91d6cebf7eBlock Operator
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