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 3721865 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723748 epoch_slot_no: 8548 block_no: 3721691 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-02-02 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x616bb8de84ca43a8cda8c49eae9a28e2fd16fe772b8536121772a9b25308463fBlock Operator
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