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 3716782 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718665 epoch_slot_no: 3465 block_no: 3716608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2457 time: 2020-02-01 16:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b67073800ac03a74ad34a4a370a3410083fbbc15ef26f4b5b27b945816cc72Block Operator
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