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 3711095 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3712979 epoch_slot_no: 19379 block_no: 3710922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2143 time: 2020-01-31 09:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88880486dd445bf3cf3fb78e90fd26c4450be9b1d935334c9ad2c97f6938f497Block Operator
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