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 3707999 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3709883 epoch_slot_no: 16283 block_no: 3707826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-01-30 16:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35325e701adba6db6ff0fc6f16c69ec9c5931e48cdd488a08f6bbbca09b21784Block Operator
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