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 3714444 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3716327 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3714270 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4411 time: 2020-02-01 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x195d7fe2f65f1b206e3aa314ee4dc81fb936b83b6c6f1ba4952d2c40edef4122Block Operator
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