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 3716784 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3718667 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 3716610 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2471 time: 2020-02-01 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89ef960d59968d6b0379589f2c4f3cbf34aba86f8d2c20f89f43ea14f06650c5Block Operator
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