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 3722904 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3724787 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 3722730 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4054 time: 2020-02-03 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x692ddc192afe9e532d6b09524b451b26570915e9202d4d6d84cd279f1ae846a3Block Operator
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