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 3709292 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3711176 epoch_slot_no: 17576 block_no: 3709119 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1909 time: 2020-01-30 23:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c636abc6c539bf37539f0a89ac1d3edd9c6f8abcab5f44b41003c0da2295d15Block Operator
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