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 3720924 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3722807 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 3720750 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2010 time: 2020-02-02 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb789f9be4f6e22a0718686e6d176ba7caef0b6ed6f29c640c2ddc65493055aBlock Operator
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