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 3723635 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725518 epoch_slot_no: 10318 block_no: 3723461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdde7b9c34d5243b6a717b5581eb17b2c1d4f0fb3504b9630c3608d9ae4b37a9Block Operator
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