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 3722334 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3724217 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3722160 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5536 time: 2020-02-02 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3a1dabd7aadfc9117d068949ef5e4c4da78a7527b759c9a57a77ab89b5377c7Block Operator
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