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 3712353 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3714237 epoch_slot_no: 20637 block_no: 3712180 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2020-01-31 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3b2ec7e8bffefc785f742feb41706df6fe15ae34daa4e746b2863e1df7d7a48Block Operator
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