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 3705058 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3706942 epoch_slot_no: 13342 block_no: 3704885 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2485 time: 2020-01-29 23:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bdd026e39db059d88e42946c3a0ef403bcd8023c23c6f81f554f030ea934765Block Operator
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