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 3719021 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3720904 epoch_slot_no: 5704 block_no: 3718847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-02 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdba4ab4e3b9bf7663544937f45df3eba4fa2b243d4ac242696d6406393c33269Block Operator
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