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 3708653 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3710537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3708480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6060 time: 2020-01-30 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6beac2cc3f664c3eec57697eadd378a4cd6fcee286e18f908d3874dbfdafba3Block Operator
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