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 3710354 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712238 epoch_slot_no: 18638 block_no: 3710181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1855 time: 2020-01-31 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc05100eacb1a6e777293ab2956827e5738fb4bf3a5ea2bcb5329dc5948197fcfBlock Operator
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