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 3715060 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716943 epoch_slot_no: 1743 block_no: 3714886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2573 time: 2020-02-01 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f2d55c14cf93a927c7806d0bf0f9eda1ce7d32ba665e2a98f033c9f891dd10Block Operator
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