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 3721741 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723624 epoch_slot_no: 8424 block_no: 3721567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2020-02-02 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d94706332fa0cd9000870c13b4e6f03d4b2d78a7fe2c72747847f4d0114eb03Block Operator
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