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 3711789 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3713673 epoch_slot_no: 20073 block_no: 3711616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2200 time: 2020-01-31 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65e8a26538a55ab65d23c36e6abdb8ec40c4e4d2b741572ebe571ff616ac8c0eBlock Operator
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