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 3720963 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722846 epoch_slot_no: 7646 block_no: 3720789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3421 time: 2020-02-02 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ad9ccae1524c24fe26455a007b3f4047a938237228ea905d5a0427da0f385f8Block Operator
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