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 3721465 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723348 epoch_slot_no: 8148 block_no: 3721291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-02 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3af6911ee7aa0474af112368a79f05b582ec2665488095366cba972ba94d3ba1Block Operator
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