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 3711005 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3712889 epoch_slot_no: 19289 block_no: 3710832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2619 time: 2020-01-31 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ef3bfeca1e5720d1683da4ad29d90d83144af12f5c317d6c755149d2b571e0Block Operator
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