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 3717866 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719749 epoch_slot_no: 4549 block_no: 3717692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2020-02-01 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05c460be7d2b2e3160f3ee68205adb2df4dfc6fd29a2bc80de8c4e39dbe0e1c4Block Operator
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