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 3714615 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716498 epoch_slot_no: 1298 block_no: 3714441 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1600 time: 2020-02-01 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb137966c3187faa5609e21ea9790f083437c8de3d21f7a36734e5c95058f29ddBlock Operator
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