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 3723174 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725057 epoch_slot_no: 9857 block_no: 3723000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2020-02-03 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59bd1fd67069a5aaea447800639b581e2ebf6f92c61e39ce69cb503ae00ab352Block Operator
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