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 3717578 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719461 epoch_slot_no: 4261 block_no: 3717404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2301 time: 2020-02-01 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf67fa99ae1832eed508278ad0df92d4c04ec6385d8886a69ab51be92940c823fBlock Operator
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