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 3714270 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716153 epoch_slot_no: 953 block_no: 3714096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2236 time: 2020-02-01 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1573d97ac9835bfa85017289da4649eb9fb548c3506631e6edc8dc547e52cabfBlock Operator
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