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 3717632 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3719515 epoch_slot_no: 4315 block_no: 3717458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3309 time: 2020-02-01 21:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ba04d60c479fa1f2964e53b21b04ecd3ab6cb9ec292d674c52d374bf53d995eBlock Operator
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