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 3706266 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708150 epoch_slot_no: 14550 block_no: 3706093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-01-30 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x072108fcd180ee6cee224d3c6cd5184366078e5cf535098547c1b07c5c3b8b0aBlock Operator
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