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 3718735 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3720618 epoch_slot_no: 5418 block_no: 3718561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8417 time: 2020-02-02 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe90b4b6e880ebfd035b7beeb1cc8d6a0458c065cba8d09a29bee942a98585319Block Operator
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