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 3722824 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3724707 epoch_slot_no: 9507 block_no: 3722650 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2020-02-03 02:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d0483b4434b190fabd37d2041aea0dbc53195f394984c7e5c3f1624ade625eBlock Operator
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