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 3719232 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721115 epoch_slot_no: 5915 block_no: 3719058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3754 time: 2020-02-02 06:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0116c3a7b0656c37b734530217b3c8d462c8e10358a61e2b57484ba77e86356Block Operator
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