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 3703073 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3704957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3702900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9859 time: 2020-01-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6f3eb050ca583c8ee452a26c5d5807f2c81add4e99c11130eaf3c1c4fd6d6f4Block Operator
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