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 3709977 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3711861 epoch_slot_no: 18261 block_no: 3709804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1461 time: 2020-01-31 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68cc05851c5d236fbb069aa343b9384ee259ed38b4a91f5275ee54daffcd7ad4Block Operator
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