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 3722279 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724162 epoch_slot_no: 8962 block_no: 3722105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-02 23:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08f53cbc21694a0f57896d1291ef97528c09648fc6fc4e36477fa14f6f983a11Block Operator
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