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 3720080 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3721963 epoch_slot_no: 6763 block_no: 3719906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4246 time: 2020-02-02 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7b573361ada973529e169c4b85345019e7be96de7b63284a989e36ea053f47cBlock Operator
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