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 3719601 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721484 epoch_slot_no: 6284 block_no: 3719427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3627 time: 2020-02-02 08:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bbb5b04283764ad2cb1ae265d6a45f688301576491fafed0d0655b5bdd066ddBlock Operator
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