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 3713803 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715686 epoch_slot_no: 486 block_no: 3713629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2101 time: 2020-02-01 00:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ecd11f3f1e99ee4cce2d49c8589e6ef2998c73e91a4ed7c8a53ad18c5541a7Block Operator
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