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 3718966 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3720849 epoch_slot_no: 5649 block_no: 3718792 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-02 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0bbeece2ace17bb6ef6add4613732c18a36329640717677d5aa4b5513391ebaBlock Operator
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