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 3711982 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3713866 epoch_slot_no: 20266 block_no: 3711809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2020-01-31 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2bbd45be7815de5456ca9d28b2937c418f9ac9e55f3d31d79d9a765efdcc7b7Block Operator
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