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 3706863 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708747 epoch_slot_no: 15147 block_no: 3706690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-01-30 09:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde0a86a810955db5f67a7c425b15e7712e7aff90b85ab2473ec4a43a08f76130Block Operator
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