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 3715664 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717547 epoch_slot_no: 2347 block_no: 3715490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2020-02-01 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb68cceba198f63bd719e12a6cda4f532d25c532130e02ed661ea46455fa4443eBlock Operator
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