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 3711147 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3713031 epoch_slot_no: 19431 block_no: 3710974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2206 time: 2020-01-31 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f1eab2ad3bc76e20b91a4de4c53946cb14c3dd7334f737fbe807c2376ef55d9Block Operator
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