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 3722868 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724751 epoch_slot_no: 9551 block_no: 3722694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-03 02:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaaf6de738cd67269ecceb4818c3718de9c18a2e77a776ccaa9c700324ec4423Block Operator
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