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 3723995 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725878 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 3723821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-03 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bf2843096347082b1a987fafa59438b952f3e5b7d17abb3e4bdedb22c1c61b8Block Operator
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