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 3705186 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3707070 epoch_slot_no: 13470 block_no: 3705013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2177 time: 2020-01-30 00:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7611192fd9fe66f372f61a2da369fa4dcd5104239edf5d938effeb4f7c129645Block Operator
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