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 3712733 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3714617 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 3712560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-31 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb1202ba0e8897b83b33d9dc72ccffd64bbfc8ae2c3afacbbcf57f66c0b4f77Block Operator
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