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 3721060 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722943 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 3720886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2863 time: 2020-02-02 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31d014a9956930308bcc4671893217542bbf45fb8ee63c4f2e71b711b30462d9Block Operator
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