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 3708315 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3710199 epoch_slot_no: 16599 block_no: 3708142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2378 time: 2020-01-30 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98018b9e34eb2f02f24b45df4375cc8e6bdd8e73ed16ebc5c75b37f92d280d74Block Operator
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