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 3708492 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3710376 epoch_slot_no: 16776 block_no: 3708319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2366 time: 2020-01-30 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x333d37a29da5fca5f2624429ce888e1bbe34c6ff5c9f42de7249fea54467270aBlock Operator
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