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 3705868 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3707752 epoch_slot_no: 14152 block_no: 3705695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9651 time: 2020-01-30 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa041658a3d50f193dfa4dcb52282401367572273ac7822925f9727e398410b3bBlock Operator
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