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 3721589 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723472 epoch_slot_no: 8272 block_no: 3721415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4000 time: 2020-02-02 19:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b5c24ac006add99f21a37da0dd4777d3c2098c8e562917f51ac4d6b8aa67a74Block Operator
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