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 3723774 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3725657 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 3723600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8592 time: 2020-02-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5ee334491772f9d58dd5f39fe0a5953a45fd5859aa9f18705ac42131d66344Block Operator
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