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 3719304 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3721187 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 3719130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3813 time: 2020-02-02 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ea9172422eabf9e4b98969273e45b8ba0e9e52123f17f951eb93654b01b6161Block Operator
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