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 3712643 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3714527 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 3712470 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2020-01-31 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f1ba885d03b9490beb1ae501e8363f4bc57e20cd26f7ebb3b3fdec5bb2b993aBlock Operator
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