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 3719967 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721850 epoch_slot_no: 6650 block_no: 3719793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3006 time: 2020-02-02 10:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9358db3dd34987d919f8ae2c91b075325aeaffc1a5456d7a59e88ac6347a523bBlock Operator
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