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 3711117 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3713001 epoch_slot_no: 19401 block_no: 3710944 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3018 time: 2020-01-31 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1397368fcc8f177526558842af3ddf447e855f460b73f21b417951a5e07a621Block Operator
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