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 3711037 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3712921 epoch_slot_no: 19321 block_no: 3710864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2861 time: 2020-01-31 09:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6d2137e8c87f7e3cb837773af4de2e143a75e3c355bd67b4ac5f99d7d163c1cBlock Operator
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