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 3709106 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3710990 epoch_slot_no: 17390 block_no: 3708933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-30 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88f6a28a5ea46b7bcd60bfea3aa2358d5abb3326603db4e7f7fa65c7e0f7a2b0Block Operator
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