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 3707873 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3709757 epoch_slot_no: 16157 block_no: 3707700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3662 time: 2020-01-30 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x434605d793ad548c6a1503758bb5ddc7469f00cb330adbac404855d74647cbe3Block Operator
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