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 3709217 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3711101 epoch_slot_no: 17501 block_no: 3709044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2020-01-30 22:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x162a745b681f7355412bb30667c2c0b5cbabd47ff294d0f6df5447fdc20c5dceBlock Operator
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