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 3708014 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3709898 epoch_slot_no: 16298 block_no: 3707841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1439 time: 2020-01-30 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e56060362807aea2d204ee8a13fe1ffa2cabf58a34aae64ee387779471d6448Block Operator
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