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 3716012 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717895 epoch_slot_no: 2695 block_no: 3715838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-01 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e1f0c6473abf8501a77e28c9bebb3d8d2c30b4231a8f7d2270728b2824b730aBlock Operator
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