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 3716577 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718460 epoch_slot_no: 3260 block_no: 3716403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1456 time: 2020-02-01 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x192f63bcedecd86196ffb01c7bbb1c2fc7d927fefc442747fadf0816bdbde481Block Operator
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