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 3714028 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3715911 epoch_slot_no: 711 block_no: 3713854 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2043 time: 2020-02-01 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf01e69c2cd619c41b77e530f90c93a126e93c9d3c93d20b83f68ff08052be98cBlock Operator
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