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 3722462 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724345 epoch_slot_no: 9145 block_no: 3722288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2020-02-03 00:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d08c40fa99dae72488efb4b9d2dadcf4c8ee24da35d14efcf89b5ba3477d73Block Operator
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