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 3718884 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3720767 epoch_slot_no: 5567 block_no: 3718710 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3514 time: 2020-02-02 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7adc5ec2c06deb5ea06b2d88b3e49975dc490736c0196e4578d2d76abf9b7908Block Operator
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