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 3722984 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3724867 epoch_slot_no: 9667 block_no: 3722810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3219 time: 2020-02-03 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7b982f4d74acf58ec454c526cf8662fe5a1d1d3c7222388348c60ede0d5825Block Operator
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