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 3711140 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3713024 epoch_slot_no: 19424 block_no: 3710967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2020-01-31 09:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9170555167940e3607c8105085af20d112a9245c92b1e7c82a8e9139fab6e4cfBlock Operator
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