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 3706744 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708628 epoch_slot_no: 15028 block_no: 3706571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-01-30 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcf559f0f18abc91dc1821c9ca653f48c743b95ffc03dceb380a3bee4c9d4f0dBlock Operator
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