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 3718396 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3720279 epoch_slot_no: 5079 block_no: 3718222 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2741 time: 2020-02-02 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61fc4212318e92968bb160b85a29ec21bc1997fe0b1b9ad12690071e72fcbb61Block Operator
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