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 3717369 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3719252 epoch_slot_no: 4052 block_no: 3717195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2425 time: 2020-02-01 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc18546d843c755142faa4452653803dde464832fe008c6ad02da4cdbd3ed960Block Operator
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