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 3721649 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723532 epoch_slot_no: 8332 block_no: 3721475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2574 time: 2020-02-02 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a6ec27809db8d3c67d97e6469a6152e9968981dd06cd8d989a04d701f6b107Block Operator
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