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 3710439 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712323 epoch_slot_no: 18723 block_no: 3710266 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3159 time: 2020-01-31 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30692769d6665eec1b456ff1d4f705e2389643e806a6f75574afe6ab91d511a0Block Operator
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