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 3720024 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3721907 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 3719850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4893 time: 2020-02-02 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd45b4c18c3aa5ec3ea1a57efef3d01f26587fcdac86557a1db0277e321a0fbe3Block Operator
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