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 3714316 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716199 epoch_slot_no: 999 block_no: 3714142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2020-02-01 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a1edbab8cc98f20a79121f6a28e32ee5df6945b92f40f6d16ea7780dfdcc244Block Operator
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