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 3723164 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725047 epoch_slot_no: 9847 block_no: 3722990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2020-02-03 04:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc82607c8965c5ac6ab92d77317713fb2961283cc4498d3674da266882d131dd3Block Operator
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