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 3723644 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3725527 epoch_slot_no: 10327 block_no: 3723470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 07:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c19034167cdcce0c6ded0b9f39823b0739954297c7bc1c681212e4ecf6de23cBlock Operator
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