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 3724303 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726186 epoch_slot_no: 10986 block_no: 3724129 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2175 time: 2020-02-03 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d24d114303b86e482dd79a5e66fceda764f9bc5c0ab0cb97080ae18c779ae51Block Operator
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