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 3714428 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3716311 epoch_slot_no: 1111 block_no: 3714254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3054 time: 2020-02-01 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf47e35330200e043867c46b5f580831764a99579b83e3849aeb53e97e19e1f21Block Operator
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