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 3707817 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3709701 epoch_slot_no: 16101 block_no: 3707644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2021 time: 2020-01-30 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95995641d40ea959ca2ff8cb95430329cff93c285f81666b3c352ed36c9294b1Block Operator
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