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 3722262 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3724145 epoch_slot_no: 8945 block_no: 3722088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1637 time: 2020-02-02 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bfc19a35f1811f761e21968756e5c80e701a679dcd8326b2595f66313deab47Block Operator
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