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 3716734 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718617 epoch_slot_no: 3417 block_no: 3716560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2020-02-01 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x861799db8ec719a4c0b071b3107ae98b2b1c7e4ef3e47646c4b513a2eab2444dBlock Operator
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