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 3715393 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717276 epoch_slot_no: 2076 block_no: 3715219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2020-02-01 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe32f2eace052456ddd99f8db02c0b6bf8f9fc06bdb2aaffe92c72cc6a071ea38Block Operator
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