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 3718813 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3720696 epoch_slot_no: 5496 block_no: 3718639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2050 time: 2020-02-02 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0320bce5d25024887cfa7cb917609c98c843d2a28c0da59cfa6d6fe11bf6c06dBlock Operator
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