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 3713469 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715352 epoch_slot_no: 152 block_no: 3713295 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2514 time: 2020-01-31 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe33690b766ffd4765447b5041c9e4f18ad61a0c7c52fc6ea34af7f6c2c0e2cb8Block Operator
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