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 3721221 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723104 epoch_slot_no: 7904 block_no: 3721047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4095 time: 2020-02-02 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895e0fd31b259c09353b15cbeec19b3b2b3439bb0345e341240593299459af5fBlock Operator
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