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 3721535 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723418 epoch_slot_no: 8218 block_no: 3721361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-02 19:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc6b0d782cb1b65245343d0d9ef036f4e3853de66792f8495d71c242bbc675eBlock Operator
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