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 3710909 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712793 epoch_slot_no: 19193 block_no: 3710736 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2808 time: 2020-01-31 08:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1781aef77ceeedadbe0bec250f1c5935d2f8d73aa974dd20934fb19f0ee7124Block Operator
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