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 3721509 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723392 epoch_slot_no: 8192 block_no: 3721335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1939 time: 2020-02-02 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaffc18ba76594c576120ce91230df109b23536f11ded04eaaa745cf17c04943Block Operator
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