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 3712823 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3714707 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 3712650 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2295 time: 2020-01-31 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28761f00013e0fb0f37f7d38b0d4feb8ec4b5d89627536bdd93005f5f8130c01Block Operator
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