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 71371 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71394 epoch_slot_no: 6594 block_no: 71366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2017-10-10 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea971675ac467a4cc05d4a5df1e70e75d998de1de77996ab788171eb3e693cf7Block Operator
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