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 3717654 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3719537 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3717480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8867 time: 2020-02-01 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc53b3ce00f06544465c8d73b0d99ad0b955e1c718af7e8fd58fd6311e5b4328Block Operator
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