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 3721604 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723487 epoch_slot_no: 8287 block_no: 3721430 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-02 19:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38f806e4700479675227d52d4a1f771d7031f2cbdc282253f0c9a2842f8a3fafBlock Operator
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