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 3716496 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718379 epoch_slot_no: 3179 block_no: 3716322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2020-02-01 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b61fb2c149802a78b4e8e5f47deba4e144d0c28b4f6fd0be426c8438e71738aBlock Operator
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