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 3720221 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722104 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 3720047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-02-02 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd461529895fb0aaa2f31d90e56c53a79ee56604fc27021bba75f6b366b287eefBlock Operator
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