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 3708395 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3710279 epoch_slot_no: 16679 block_no: 3708222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-01-30 18:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08fd7770054846686585dec86f0ea6b7b473d07bd6dac3fdb2af0935fd307232Block Operator
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