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 3710989 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3712873 epoch_slot_no: 19273 block_no: 3710816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2952 time: 2020-01-31 08:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73108ea8a8df3a888af600a47bf3859745afb8849f17034f9127d2d0c69b0acaBlock Operator
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