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 3707417 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709301 epoch_slot_no: 15701 block_no: 3707244 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2026 time: 2020-01-30 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b992b2e0a369fe28776f44e8cfa5f5b4b0a9040c7696bedb596aaa0128342eaBlock Operator
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