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 3717684 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3719567 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 3717510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3111 time: 2020-02-01 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe628b1e64cdd3a16e7d8bcdaf3a83e604e48ea63364b78f788b9d3d83e4cccd2Block Operator
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