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 3722494 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724377 epoch_slot_no: 9177 block_no: 3722320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-03 00:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b89b6fea384299786d68e573609c7c9ef726c43a990a3131667afd0b786d681Block Operator
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