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 3706149 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3708033 epoch_slot_no: 14433 block_no: 3705976 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-30 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x726b7fa0ec99d515bab0a6af925d7db34bbb4fce2b0910e56aa3bdc34b0e8c35Block Operator
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