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 3719449 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3721332 epoch_slot_no: 6132 block_no: 3719275 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4028 time: 2020-02-02 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa37a460ae0694c8582a24c8c689c816f4a17b003c504b9119b0265f7e2263b01Block Operator
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