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 3716462 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718345 epoch_slot_no: 3145 block_no: 3716288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1694 time: 2020-02-01 15:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2a56daa19112178826d9b7ed41b8ac49526f13aa4b2ec6c5f3df024eac0597Block Operator
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