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 3721086 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722969 epoch_slot_no: 7769 block_no: 3720912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-02-02 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa6586ec5692ff55fe17ba27b7d2b924cefca563fdb7dbb5bbf54375b645e2cBlock Operator
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