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 3719387 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721270 epoch_slot_no: 6070 block_no: 3719213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-02 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2f8d542e46999dd0af6b845df2e79f4c8f835cae1c6b33f9f1f3e2a4c566bfeBlock Operator
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