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 3713911 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715794 epoch_slot_no: 594 block_no: 3713737 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 947 time: 2020-02-01 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb781c2a6c3577e45456fac05d75cec3130e013d24016d455a31456ec41f7819bBlock Operator
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