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 3719094 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3720977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3718920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14481 time: 2020-02-02 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b481237d18ef213aa56dd8af3d173d123a604e41616ea4654d3c0aa4ba75d2Block Operator
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