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 3713406 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3715289 epoch_slot_no: 89 block_no: 3713232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2020-01-31 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e8ee81fef9af86e0eafd51b31efd0a3d74fd03af92677c04242596310caef4eBlock Operator
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