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 3716237 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718120 epoch_slot_no: 2920 block_no: 3716063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2051 time: 2020-02-01 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x480f44ab1805f1930f846e182510699519bdbdf2fd50562f7c9d3923b41f8812Block Operator
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