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 3718194 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3720077 epoch_slot_no: 4877 block_no: 3718020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5059 time: 2020-02-02 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b9786291b14dcc0eeead8bc5ca85139bbe2fc20b1e172de4c41b28549330fc1Block Operator
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