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 3719835 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721718 epoch_slot_no: 6518 block_no: 3719661 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2261 time: 2020-02-02 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x862650fade632a7d1ad20b4efe191485714efaef61879d81f19f6b3bcf1a02bfBlock Operator
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