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 3721654 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723537 epoch_slot_no: 8337 block_no: 3721480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-02 20:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ef961c8567a020ccb8ca4fce5180d82284130c2010090dc5a4b2ef65bb4ac72Block Operator
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