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 3718953 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3720836 epoch_slot_no: 5636 block_no: 3718779 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-02 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95150adadc9e52f837eb868b2e07a01b7a2f8539a148b7e6d8b9be8a6dac3ad7Block Operator
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