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 3715053 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716936 epoch_slot_no: 1736 block_no: 3714879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8956 time: 2020-02-01 07:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf51df1f34167add07f3cb20e359de24e32572a0a80e254a079fef84c82312bc5Block Operator
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