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 3721829 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723712 epoch_slot_no: 8512 block_no: 3721655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4258 time: 2020-02-02 21:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67badd4cd92773ff6947ba64deb0fc18e08ad9c06cbb19003a4d03fe7199a8feBlock Operator
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