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 3714490 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716373 epoch_slot_no: 1173 block_no: 3714316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-01 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3419da36f6b51c915b1257b71db08fb796052f35c0cfec2afd171f77d9be5718Block Operator
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