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 3716414 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3718297 epoch_slot_no: 3097 block_no: 3716240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3770 time: 2020-02-01 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b58769da5d51a7b296ef9a091a2ba9d1822009866ef9ca1af94d306eadd670aBlock Operator
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