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 3716381 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718264 epoch_slot_no: 3064 block_no: 3716207 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1312 time: 2020-02-01 14:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x670544a7fe9937255c0e0da94a185ffd06146cff9cba7f94e48e84775cd7aa2bBlock Operator
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