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 3721204 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723087 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 3721030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2671 time: 2020-02-02 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc82acc85971ebc19b022d9214cf990c2eebafe0813d770d663f1fcc5e32b4a99Block Operator
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