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 3714556 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716439 epoch_slot_no: 1239 block_no: 3714382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-01 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bfa0d7933c1ec2c8e4f27a05961da06b1975a2ab4102e86ba1f91ead10adf77Block Operator
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