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 3716844 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718727 epoch_slot_no: 3527 block_no: 3716670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1316 time: 2020-02-01 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb2dffa617007ca0e876c7852d544720ae4a46b31ddfed9e3caf8e84d6c9344aBlock Operator
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