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 3714500 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716383 epoch_slot_no: 1183 block_no: 3714326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-01 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09a31b2f20c09ebec898b7b315f75ece61e4d0e40106cd338f79ea67ffb36de3Block Operator
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