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 3715282 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717165 epoch_slot_no: 1965 block_no: 3715108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-02-01 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc63ab397ddf6a8d1350d827b29880178debad3fc07f7e55f82e450f23a088f3eBlock Operator
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