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 3705534 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3707418 epoch_slot_no: 13818 block_no: 3705361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-01-30 02:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f4c06e6868541316044ab007054b17c141e117961f99208ed8087e45cb1fb3Block Operator
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