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 3714572 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716455 epoch_slot_no: 1255 block_no: 3714398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1000 time: 2020-02-01 04:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aa83a4b3e535a56a38ca22b4052490e753ce37a1df97aba28216ff699fe8643Block Operator
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