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 3711139 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3713023 epoch_slot_no: 19423 block_no: 3710966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1851 time: 2020-01-31 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb22f111d35c09bd397bc7b4cf1372fee8cd39fdc93c62fcb6dd9189f8a4d0abBlock Operator
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