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 3712126 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3714010 epoch_slot_no: 20410 block_no: 3711953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2020-01-31 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f4d6fdedbce2c97504d29d0c0842254a249cf3edf4131d03acc12960eab9a68Block Operator
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