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 3715294 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3717177 epoch_slot_no: 1977 block_no: 3715120 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1501 time: 2020-02-01 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c7130c41733f10ca3d7a52781072403942eaab6655175952cf399364c9f30e4Block Operator
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