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 3706027 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3707911 epoch_slot_no: 14311 block_no: 3705854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-01-30 05:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04dbab0ca2cad28130efdf69367e8ea50e810252040567f1c3ab71d3b9cb43b7Block Operator
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