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 3711233 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3713117 epoch_slot_no: 19517 block_no: 3711060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1860 time: 2020-01-31 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e695495e616c9939d63b2caf7039d0b1bfb5a389b98c80d69b10694a804a0efBlock Operator
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