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 3711076 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3712960 epoch_slot_no: 19360 block_no: 3710903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2470 time: 2020-01-31 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e2bc0fcf1ec300f1dd711e8d0d3747b21db2feafc5b37ee34cf3cd5cc9e49e2Block Operator
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