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 3710562 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3712446 epoch_slot_no: 18846 block_no: 3710389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1498 time: 2020-01-31 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5762d0af5ccab51f7b84a4ecf03aac74c2c9147c168659abcf6f2673bb261e7dBlock Operator
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