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 3723515 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725398 epoch_slot_no: 10198 block_no: 3723341 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-03 06:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x779c7fc9c3bf212baf69384db545f9658c1f8a9eb158bbae1900a8a37950af06Block Operator
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