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 3719637 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3721520 epoch_slot_no: 6320 block_no: 3719463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1812 time: 2020-02-02 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e6cf6d7bcc4d63c6f62556685683c8657768f889781cf4b4f43cabeb72d891Block Operator
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