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 3723086 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3724969 epoch_slot_no: 9769 block_no: 3722912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65a8e29d3dbcb087db05c8f90265de9c3631675f5f907d81ac93d3c1f279d87Block Operator
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