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 3708554 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3710438 epoch_slot_no: 16838 block_no: 3708381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2436 time: 2020-01-30 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7be05dd6cefa215f2384b4ece0ddb74c381f5d4c872d06f233f430f74476c8b1Block Operator
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