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 3719312 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3721195 epoch_slot_no: 5995 block_no: 3719138 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3322 time: 2020-02-02 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x977d4265ac3d78802aec499ba6eb93a09f9e153096d2b438eb83c3e3dd3d513cBlock Operator
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