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 3715075 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716958 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 3714901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-01 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ec14f8b6dfe1907da000796f31e55df0397a4da648de789ea5c57cab870e65aBlock Operator
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