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 3703973 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3705857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3703800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7331 time: 2020-01-29 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x790125d509607159d90a1927155626d64b2896fea81a393a49db04bd5aa9a045Block Operator
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