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 3711962 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3713846 epoch_slot_no: 20246 block_no: 3711789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-31 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18556958ce60fc5bc0fa4f29871066608a2bc20b722e28c81dac2cd6597b05b9Block Operator
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