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 3724320 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726203 epoch_slot_no: 11003 block_no: 3724146 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2020-02-03 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc9fd960f586ac44dd0d4fa7d7cca6f747344217f5105f9550ec14f3e7ba01dfBlock Operator
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