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 3707181 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709065 epoch_slot_no: 15465 block_no: 3707008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-01-30 11:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b65ce8b236d53dba8b6c4f4ae17106b245edff9ccb70a0b26d3be23b847e29Block Operator
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