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 3721554 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723437 epoch_slot_no: 8237 block_no: 3721380 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2020-02-02 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f9efa315cae8a0e816030b4f88ea8982bdfd57a2ff5bc0ea5cfd03c63230553Block Operator
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