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 3712290 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3714174 epoch_slot_no: 20574 block_no: 3712117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2020-01-31 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x405055e28417056d4f98ad89c80f8f3db879ed1a69c86437af86bbe89bbc7f6dBlock Operator
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