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 3719343 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721226 epoch_slot_no: 6026 block_no: 3719169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-02 07:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86d04cfd4dfe94c7e8355e50fadf4006907e91860742f356c56521387a93e9d4Block Operator
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