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 3716574 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3718457 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3716400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5365 time: 2020-02-01 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ad452f3cd120aee228215f5262d694dc976fcfcc0f8f73a048b72a59c6d07c2Block Operator
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