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 3722767 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724650 epoch_slot_no: 9450 block_no: 3722593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-03 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x810fcaf1f9733c4aedcd1c8d4ea7557bf7f415dac941f90b87b7185a4028613aBlock Operator
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