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 3722596 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3724479 epoch_slot_no: 9279 block_no: 3722422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2020-02-03 01:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d6770fe378eb81ca029b1dea9e66cfa8c55cb82b65efb52cdacc6bcf6274133Block Operator
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