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 3711389 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3713273 epoch_slot_no: 19673 block_no: 3711216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-31 11:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fee7f9758119a8db063b53de8d36c90b58cb6c0525a2dc3e3d36bfb1556e7c8Block Operator
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