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 3722005 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3723888 epoch_slot_no: 8688 block_no: 3721831 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2020-02-02 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79f18aad677ad978b345b6e37ac1b222f7fa50f2803b687b56baad848a53e104Block Operator
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