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 3714619 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716502 epoch_slot_no: 1302 block_no: 3714445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2020-02-01 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c3534a5f11321ec41c817c78898333b7cdd55e625cf152ac3420044b30723deBlock Operator
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