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 3709361 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3711245 epoch_slot_no: 17645 block_no: 3709188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-01-30 23:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x261093db4b6473b4148672b446a377fbe2192d358bb04feff1f23677a575d6dcBlock Operator
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