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 3708474 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3710358 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 3708301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3700 time: 2020-01-30 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27b9730dad1c130c029de8be4b6f2be84f15896b4ca8d3a2185d4895939ffc2eBlock Operator
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