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 3718957 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3720840 epoch_slot_no: 5640 block_no: 3718783 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2171 time: 2020-02-02 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c56c88e1719224216b0ca31bd800fba0d00e09f1a891a07c5bf33e2fdaac3f7Block Operator
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