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 3719436 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721319 epoch_slot_no: 6119 block_no: 3719262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-02-02 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x213b6fba24c12ebe443c98e4c2b0a45949ee6a1ac7d8ced5873fe7bc23d7cce6Block Operator
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