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 3713724 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3715607 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 3713550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3371 time: 2020-02-01 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32a68ad97e76f06f998416cd0f23a4d8f86dbeb54513d667a54b31a7d15b75b7Block Operator
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