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 3708347 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3710231 epoch_slot_no: 16631 block_no: 3708174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3056 time: 2020-01-30 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2887eacd34c0482c96f0757af764804f88552d7d892b11a07de408ffe66ae8f3Block Operator
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