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 3705413 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3707297 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3705240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7309 time: 2020-01-30 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dca15c3f7a62313e6344a34763975cba9b44092d7102bb825be902cbc4f4be4Block Operator
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