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 3707480 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709364 epoch_slot_no: 15764 block_no: 3707307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1631 time: 2020-01-30 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1ab4e46f9400def32b5b748676c54bbd390e2cb46ee888ca52ba0d1c187d251Block Operator
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