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 3714750 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716633 epoch_slot_no: 1433 block_no: 3714576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2020-02-01 05:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe20254a833efbf25bd2ac1385e79abf20d8798d3f7a8ca4761b96f79688aa62dBlock Operator
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