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 3720715 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722598 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 3720541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2020-02-02 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e91163e3601d55afeb8ad1e47ef9dee43424cc946951c2b89c2e488514df299Block Operator
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