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 3717562 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3719445 epoch_slot_no: 4245 block_no: 3717388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4453 time: 2020-02-01 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4d95569f4ffdf832f407c579f60cde3029a2a6ab1c9bc9f75e11df5fa1ef639Block Operator
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