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 3706849 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3708733 epoch_slot_no: 15133 block_no: 3706676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-01-30 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe74babfb078d3873ac0979ac5c0a9c02299f8d5322893cc4fd29f1225e8197ccBlock Operator
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