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 3707754 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3709638 epoch_slot_no: 16038 block_no: 3707581 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-01-30 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x500f1c3ac5c65e17d0b49c939c8938c6c843d4c3f4b48271ba0888258bbc23baBlock Operator
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