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 3722215 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724098 epoch_slot_no: 8898 block_no: 3722041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3399 time: 2020-02-02 23:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d7cc81b4ad06261d4c3a3c7b953fa26f553b1cf5d5dcd059bc6b38bd285a6dBlock Operator
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