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 3714408 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716291 epoch_slot_no: 1091 block_no: 3714234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2020-02-01 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf171208e7b19bca5bcacd80ec05d6cfd2d5238031565831cdd5c723de0645861Block Operator
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