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 3711899 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3713783 epoch_slot_no: 20183 block_no: 3711726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1716 time: 2020-01-31 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdba3d9ee8494135f2ddbd35f8adf09c7b26439a3a354b6c10b4dd35c9d6632aaBlock Operator
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