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 3708186 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3710070 epoch_slot_no: 16470 block_no: 3708013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2020-01-30 17:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe9f175406b8b1599232cbd88d1999678380649bd0a08eddd8820475c2718141Block Operator
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