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 3723084 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3724967 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 3722910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3729 time: 2020-02-03 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd15bb552d5170addae6f34c19b7f3947d25a84a0d2c8b2a544bd6210de70f376Block Operator
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