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 3722756 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3724639 epoch_slot_no: 9439 block_no: 3722582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2451 time: 2020-02-03 02:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd83d88691b03eef6e30d75a3f2c83c730c62113bf68d2a4a382584b408dcdcd9Block Operator
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