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 3720256 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3722139 epoch_slot_no: 6939 block_no: 3720082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2563 time: 2020-02-02 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x117c28dc9a94f1cf11fc9ad1a62f10c45423421e4ec412da41233dd02a3150f2Block Operator
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