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 3716922 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718805 epoch_slot_no: 3605 block_no: 3716748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2020-02-01 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6758beb95f614585d585bfd93b32553373dc8ad2ae93a813cdfe99ad83fdf64Block Operator
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