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 3716589 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718472 epoch_slot_no: 3272 block_no: 3716415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2020-02-01 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a19fc1f2a7880c50db12400c476e6ee72efcb710a1c9a520b96ed1ce4bafa4eBlock Operator
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