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 3718059 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719942 epoch_slot_no: 4742 block_no: 3717885 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1602 time: 2020-02-02 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca68517abcec1dce1343052d52f1f88f1e2bdfe9dc80bdc278cf20688c8d2bf6Block Operator
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