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 3723148 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725031 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 3722974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1309 time: 2020-02-03 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fff9f2c094b64364e5cfc53ac6f24afa4c4cd3b4d780b05cfa32f0654561fbaBlock Operator
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