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 3723274 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725157 epoch_slot_no: 9957 block_no: 3723100 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2020-02-03 05:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6724b67b0935116227ec93ac87b1e3b0be8b492f1199a3247f5c1660656d2aa7Block Operator
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