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 3712123 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3714007 epoch_slot_no: 20407 block_no: 3711950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-31 15:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d2852e1108786aab8d99cfb1d60c2f39b9819393826a805d2f1bac87cb6689Block Operator
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