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 3719075 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3720958 epoch_slot_no: 5758 block_no: 3718901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8955 time: 2020-02-02 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x076359706c601a97959dc814aac15b6f01affa01c8cb080dc0c4bfb05f2e96eeBlock Operator
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