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 3705555 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3707439 epoch_slot_no: 13839 block_no: 3705382 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-30 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf73c3008267bf1c790d803507efa5d5dce22cc204afee5001ac6d222e288cecbBlock Operator
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