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 3719017 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3720900 epoch_slot_no: 5700 block_no: 3718843 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-02 05:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86d2562252fd53184177e8c2d42eb9c386ec8ac9b7aa94ea0244cb7328f376dBlock Operator
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