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 3710496 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712380 epoch_slot_no: 18780 block_no: 3710323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2023 time: 2020-01-31 06:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a8607453ab9167b346ead63b728665a8671b417f5fc2da73773dbe2b618f99aBlock Operator
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