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 3717097 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3718980 epoch_slot_no: 3780 block_no: 3716923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2020-02-01 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1ccd34d1a0896ac3c2a58a4231e2ed4182c8ecf7ae5d5054a66101a4272804Block Operator
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