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 3719448 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721331 epoch_slot_no: 6131 block_no: 3719274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1452 time: 2020-02-02 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4dea7756ea544542bd3d4086c433e71243b82560ff91553adb6b79c8ff7961bBlock Operator
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