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 3719377 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721260 epoch_slot_no: 6060 block_no: 3719203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2785 time: 2020-02-02 07:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf293791a3f0c57d306e85c3093eb65d17e12bc1ef3f9e2c0a289da216a518f8aBlock Operator
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