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 3711294 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3713178 epoch_slot_no: 19578 block_no: 3711121 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2598 time: 2020-01-31 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40fa59d619f8f4cf96a628d81d5d3981305b36265204fdac4c39ba829957d6bcBlock Operator
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