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 3720619 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3722502 epoch_slot_no: 7302 block_no: 3720445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2408 time: 2020-02-02 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87568b2e75ac4cd85442dc60b4ae6d27040a04f2a24cab0d2732c3a9b3e810c6Block Operator
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