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 3713675 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3715558 epoch_slot_no: 358 block_no: 3713501 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1591 time: 2020-01-31 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4a3c0241f8f090d616b610144fcbf065308735a1686cbb722280c61d7d6b5fdBlock Operator
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