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 3721434 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3723317 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 3721260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4768 time: 2020-02-02 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58d8072e2997a05a52664319ccb38957930c8f70378a076e41892ca57d4d2cacBlock Operator
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