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 3708008 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3709892 epoch_slot_no: 16292 block_no: 3707835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-30 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e355b34f0c85470e1d245c93fade7ad9c023a1a67f32339e1fe258ff50b998aBlock Operator
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