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 3717114 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3718997 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3716940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7892 time: 2020-02-01 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5012991fd685f4a1ff210ac151f2b1e7f51db7284a754b6a79dc83d45b8b577dBlock Operator
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