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 3707042 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708926 epoch_slot_no: 15326 block_no: 3706869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-01-30 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbba8acd76c1dbe57b951c90f8b8d47464ff34e295df18d5b6bff92e0514ff929Block Operator
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