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 3718458 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3720341 epoch_slot_no: 5141 block_no: 3718284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2020-02-02 02:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94cc0a36fb779ffdea39a91ab647f980c6a75b30de9ddd5cb49018a49724b995Block Operator
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