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 3723421 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725304 epoch_slot_no: 10104 block_no: 3723247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 05:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed50096588ec54280e7438804be9bba0bf0127f97ff5e460c37f5c75cdd05080Block Operator
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