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 3716253 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718136 epoch_slot_no: 2936 block_no: 3716079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2020-02-01 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3859a5e249d707007f65dcd3e2b322119b40785c98ff97d2967c5ff1dcc130feBlock Operator
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