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 3717820 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719703 epoch_slot_no: 4503 block_no: 3717646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3015 time: 2020-02-01 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aa196b65331e317f8088b8f35d2bbdda1966da439611c7a097786681cdd64b3Block Operator
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