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 3718674 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3720557 epoch_slot_no: 5357 block_no: 3718500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3698 time: 2020-02-02 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x154de7d4286b000636c414f0303f30b3be9b296abfb6ea0bcbafc964806295ecBlock Operator
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