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 3721467 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723350 epoch_slot_no: 8150 block_no: 3721293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-02 19:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf88c545bf1fefbeab3bf170282a83d14ce0eb800e762d918b8440a3ba3a4b0b3Block Operator
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