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 3710825 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3712709 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 3710652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-31 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x374799a054e7bd077a428f2006c54abf1446957afe5991c7c50546d48d7bdd3aBlock Operator
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