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 3707464 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709348 epoch_slot_no: 15748 block_no: 3707291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-01-30 13:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71ca9efe47945a3108285748f93adc8e6dde143d4d65282e6ec4b661ad96437aBlock Operator
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