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 3710838 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3712722 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 3710665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2020-01-31 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x887a89936f1d6fe5ca6581323b5178ae534fe37b1d6e7b010035a7afa26f311aBlock Operator
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