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 3720535 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3722418 epoch_slot_no: 7218 block_no: 3720361 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3527 time: 2020-02-02 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93030f814ca3197049292d9703d269e2b9dd5fcfe5a6c38ba2f8cb8dd7f48f53Block Operator
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