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 3705511 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3707395 epoch_slot_no: 13795 block_no: 3705338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2619 time: 2020-01-30 02:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d7ce4cd691d6b5e095b754d51b17d6198e76820e7865f274669c4ee7a55b8eBlock Operator
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