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 3711103 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3712987 epoch_slot_no: 19387 block_no: 3710930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-31 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6f45419cb87d6dd9be6a123b9a3dbc212fdab8ea6542da1b1f765bb38050847Block Operator
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