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 3715385 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717268 epoch_slot_no: 2068 block_no: 3715211 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2020-02-01 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3593cbc3a546178e022121681e95add7d112575bd254dda180617b77d236e2dbBlock Operator
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