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 3714055 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3715938 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 3713881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4833 time: 2020-02-01 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x731e6ba8a8c3030a164bf9ade94c23fa0a757e2a8dabb20341bf2240db70b2f7Block Operator
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