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 3722263 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724146 epoch_slot_no: 8946 block_no: 3722089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1359 time: 2020-02-02 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5611fb1543ce92d538baa24c427f37c6680e1f4c44bc0191c57ae1ee07be9c70Block Operator
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