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 3713068 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3714952 epoch_slot_no: 21352 block_no: 3712895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2196 time: 2020-01-31 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f70bdc3b77d1754b018fb4380c4e6e6d6debb5bd3adffe53f29647ce1b9a714Block Operator
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