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 3710104 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3711988 epoch_slot_no: 18388 block_no: 3709931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4650 time: 2020-01-31 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dace34923fda75dd6b1649484b082317cdc24bd705726b9f2b642d56e23921fBlock Operator
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