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 3707354 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3709238 epoch_slot_no: 15638 block_no: 3707181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2786 time: 2020-01-30 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57367fc3366869474a3226468e02b5b998a60debfff8cdae4e51cf75b795fdeaBlock Operator
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