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 3716061 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3717944 epoch_slot_no: 2744 block_no: 3715887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2020-02-01 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfbc2913a313d618da43c29ff163e79728e8958a173c384d88600e423ef680bBlock Operator
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