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 3724313 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726196 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 3724139 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2020-02-03 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed451b68757074b98b32ddcfa49e373d47d7b44422a3504a0bbdb87c5903dadaBlock Operator
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