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 3715092 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3716975 epoch_slot_no: 1775 block_no: 3714918 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2269 time: 2020-02-01 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96820be5197edfe9d242baa15a4710366a7ab73302868fd56211af7a1846bd8eBlock Operator
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