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 3706862 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708746 epoch_slot_no: 15146 block_no: 3706689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-01-30 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d3293a02b326fafb6caf45fb65c31bf69d6033523f7fd5f049c3168de70a0d7Block Operator
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