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 3711438 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3713322 epoch_slot_no: 19722 block_no: 3711265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1732 time: 2020-01-31 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b399b324d5910641c2239a5c2216fbcc9b1037880bf1def3a94c8a4666250e1Block Operator
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