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 3717432 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719315 epoch_slot_no: 4115 block_no: 3717258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-01 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c7ae536bee47640ce5d61d2eaaec352331328a93fe2260827c47b2c4c673bb9Block Operator
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