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 3708892 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3710776 epoch_slot_no: 17176 block_no: 3708719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4025 time: 2020-01-30 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31d81e59ca34b45d8ce9e4ef7968298364721d9e8c1037a5096e9994a9c05c07Block Operator
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