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 3712653 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3714537 epoch_slot_no: 20937 block_no: 3712480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2015 time: 2020-01-31 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f128aa4614b94c6a97577cd9fb90a2896c6b07a9e58fd815be83d896e18e3d9Block Operator
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