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 3723303 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725186 epoch_slot_no: 9986 block_no: 3723129 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-03 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x464e70261f7d29c09516db4352810ca704c05c322a4aa00c4bd6522b432ed763Block Operator
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