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 3706031 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3707915 epoch_slot_no: 14315 block_no: 3705858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-01-30 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0d6123039a24e37aa9ebc87887d42163062d1b8a4430e7ff72e49d24ab79d77Block Operator
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