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 3719782 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721665 epoch_slot_no: 6465 block_no: 3719608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-02 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadd7edf43706805a69bb8b69cdce492eb1bdbcd38a0e7ef30077c44a5cd724e3Block Operator
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