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 3719405 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3721288 epoch_slot_no: 6088 block_no: 3719231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2904 time: 2020-02-02 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10dbc955aa3dbf9d7a4cf566995e288245968bdf73200ded52c5031d30ff639Block Operator
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