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 3714231 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716114 epoch_slot_no: 914 block_no: 3714057 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-01 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x449551d855dce84141c7de177b74b95ad8c9434f75eb89cff48e4bc35c5f59fbBlock Operator
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