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 3707253 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3709137 epoch_slot_no: 15537 block_no: 3707080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2020-01-30 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb124e734ba33b374c18fe31712d3ee3bdb1fc244736bedfca11344b4b5b2eeBlock Operator
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