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 3721156 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723039 epoch_slot_no: 7839 block_no: 3720982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2937 time: 2020-02-02 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x360183b54246e7b77f408f55821e33f5156b4ad13df51c2544a170171017f4c9Block Operator
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