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 3719168 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3721051 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 3718994 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2284 time: 2020-02-02 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ad0f4f3e2e5377cae1658ecde24c9e7d76c016e96e0303114b5e2f067336f42Block Operator
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