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 3721428 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723311 epoch_slot_no: 8111 block_no: 3721254 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-02-02 18:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d237aca10edecc213e48462747e370502a9f52086ae854bb919968c69c3bbf2Block Operator
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