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 3710227 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712111 epoch_slot_no: 18511 block_no: 3710054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2947 time: 2020-01-31 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x478a34762822c1f9a673a310e81433c914b630266b2ee7384a2ae320266bbd90Block Operator
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