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 3707545 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709429 epoch_slot_no: 15829 block_no: 3707372 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2059 time: 2020-01-30 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2afb3a32209b462c849f5a61f5235aeb3a4c492dc3a1f750b26f22fda867621Block Operator
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