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 3721687 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723570 epoch_slot_no: 8370 block_no: 3721513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-02 20:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ddb3bdb43c418dced8f5d304ef37f9d6a1351bd89ea6d743455caef1f7a29abBlock Operator
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