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 3708602 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3710486 epoch_slot_no: 16886 block_no: 3708429 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1841 time: 2020-01-30 19:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2de66d3148eae6547257a7b03b4d013009e2bb562130651d45bcbb6679a6fa95Block Operator
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