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 3706703 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3708587 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 3706530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1855 time: 2020-01-30 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x901dcea8fcd899bde629d8cb50cc59d941afcda6a5a4ff6a5360b79b19fc7d22Block Operator
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