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 3706082 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3707966 epoch_slot_no: 14366 block_no: 3705909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-01-30 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24d1b20d4bfbb01348a7b9e0e93062d37cb4ab5b6a5a904a76ff1242430887e5Block Operator
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