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 3718984 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3720867 epoch_slot_no: 5667 block_no: 3718810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2223 time: 2020-02-02 05:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa358334c805c7e228080fbbe16ed894b773ee86e9414053d5f6d1eae467975dBlock Operator
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