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 3722391 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724274 epoch_slot_no: 9074 block_no: 3722217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2020-02-03 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb2a98e3ae302662c0b7d96e54c0c0ca4b124e5b321c11dcb7155aa3625bf0beBlock Operator
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