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 3717353 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3719236 epoch_slot_no: 4036 block_no: 3717179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5185 time: 2020-02-01 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6bd3571846e67cb9e3c38478ebd0d4989af23e21b88b9f0a3c51a6a9bb253bcBlock Operator
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