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 3718380 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3720263 epoch_slot_no: 5063 block_no: 3718206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2020-02-02 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe74220c730762272b267ee2510ca5b418349be48434f3b99a01f780b09291a01Block Operator
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