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 3722183 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3724066 epoch_slot_no: 8866 block_no: 3722009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3281 time: 2020-02-02 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea1bcd1dd87ce419271d4e549a81d8fc08c9cf84e3454e5a313b5575da1f4a6Block Operator
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