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 3720054 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721937 epoch_slot_no: 6737 block_no: 3719880 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-02 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc02976bc9454cc5c3cae76d6b83191ceef8a7eb3c8480892da533b052c664db6Block Operator
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