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 3708162 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3710046 epoch_slot_no: 16446 block_no: 3707989 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-01-30 17:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa20f9dee9608472a8c07b6f1e79a5389f17749f78fa560164b750a165e2f85bdBlock Operator
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