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 3710448 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3712332 epoch_slot_no: 18732 block_no: 3710275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2932 time: 2020-01-31 05:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x371e80f5824861d08dbf813eaae89f6654c73e21f985d8612a6edb7773e8885dBlock Operator
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