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 3719298 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721181 epoch_slot_no: 5981 block_no: 3719124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-02 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf19fbe343b3ed2035884005fb8587c68a3965e69afe99f4b46d016cb51c279cBlock Operator
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