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 3705546 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3707430 epoch_slot_no: 13830 block_no: 3705373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1497 time: 2020-01-30 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x241130c7c427b6d843193ef01bde51baaff5ab47f00cdc8edab0db7479e48f0fBlock Operator
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