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 3716860 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718743 epoch_slot_no: 3543 block_no: 3716686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2020-02-01 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8e4b641881741890bd3de35471cae4f3bde499211f1c0839eb267bd6263c7d0Block Operator
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