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 3716637 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718520 epoch_slot_no: 3320 block_no: 3716463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3151 time: 2020-02-01 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc880fa99a13e89ea8ee5d513873111d9990553cf8a6835637a73aafad8e5de6fBlock Operator
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