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 3708457 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3710341 epoch_slot_no: 16741 block_no: 3708284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-01-30 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x616b69980563385bba74432fbbf24a8126aa0164d4b2e87deec6fc863b28addcBlock Operator
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