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 3717595 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719478 epoch_slot_no: 4278 block_no: 3717421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2712 time: 2020-02-01 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e57ff6178cd76382ba22504570a0d03457a3969171a959a83e91f51820ce13Block Operator
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