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 3718765 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3720648 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 3718591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4543 time: 2020-02-02 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd4447d57026c2c40fa8b8a8ffb60a859bb3ea6d7b365281418c4013c5743ebeBlock Operator
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