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 3724463 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3726346 epoch_slot_no: 11146 block_no: 3724289 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1994 time: 2020-02-03 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ebb1dceda10115e8ac2720ac913784ae8b75f05bb50e0d789fa2a19d98c1afdBlock Operator
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