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 3721108 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3722991 epoch_slot_no: 7791 block_no: 3720934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3016 time: 2020-02-02 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbca207a75f7682262713e80fdf3866b64bd6ad5a7a1702d8f9d6550edbfa5d82Block Operator
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