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 3721861 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3723744 epoch_slot_no: 8544 block_no: 3721687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2872 time: 2020-02-02 21:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff9ece11c2ed4b37c36b6e869cd626c53d486de7104a49aa5758d51aa9ce259Block Operator
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