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 3709910 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3711794 epoch_slot_no: 18194 block_no: 3709737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2020-01-31 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xece2eeee0a3066e3da6b48064af8e49a06446a552fa1896e323ad863548e96d2Block Operator
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