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 3712283 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3714167 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3712110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3153 time: 2020-01-31 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee8f182bac83d0440a5b94b510c560322b9ac2a960e6cdc9e967a5013c102f91Block Operator
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