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 3724040 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3725923 epoch_slot_no: 10723 block_no: 3723866 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2734 time: 2020-02-03 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5e4c53b21cbe96a7ef343f933743bab5527bbc9f807c4e5a184d72d0937b5b5Block Operator
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