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 3713720 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715603 epoch_slot_no: 403 block_no: 3713546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-31 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91058cfe2af12733d1484d1688fbe97d9dd1b83c3e8c210ff117af62743a8d38Block Operator
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