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 3724352 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726235 epoch_slot_no: 11035 block_no: 3724178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2262 time: 2020-02-03 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a4d4c75375f08f03e3fbbec57a2127db332e7849b1c8df06d6d6d7d1d5ec4dBlock Operator
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