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 3723324 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725207 epoch_slot_no: 10007 block_no: 3723150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x476fb8a87a2e9cd242e0341b9739240a87df9bfec25f81624a70ec4400926efaBlock Operator
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