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 3714487 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3716370 epoch_slot_no: 1170 block_no: 3714313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2178 time: 2020-02-01 04:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b82142b39ba17337884b662d2de0306ba606745b5bb354cfdda57aab6e66280Block Operator
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