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 3713938 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715821 epoch_slot_no: 621 block_no: 3713764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2020-02-01 01:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10c150ebf21e715c35581d181959859f1f690ec0f7a9da55a1f4e7dc7dab0192Block Operator
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