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 3714048 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715931 epoch_slot_no: 731 block_no: 3713874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2020-02-01 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cf1e0ae89118fba4ce9d13ac4627f93452fae701a1d2427985f6e269d0b3a2cBlock Operator
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