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 3721573 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723456 epoch_slot_no: 8256 block_no: 3721399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2752 time: 2020-02-02 19:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc57bb3f4897e0a3cd5309c40d40b7967be5a00f66d073164d640641e0a503deBlock Operator
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