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 3724542 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726425 epoch_slot_no: 11225 block_no: 3724368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2020-02-03 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa21e3526f33d98f7852bf78ef94013c9deb0f0033f3cad12ccb4afa69c1ebb06Block Operator
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