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 3714380 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716263 epoch_slot_no: 1063 block_no: 3714206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1665 time: 2020-02-01 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb312638bfa587ee7cbcadfefb42438c9f642c8f74d9d0e9614de7760e700d19fBlock Operator
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