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 3724574 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3726457 epoch_slot_no: 11257 block_no: 3724400 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2031 time: 2020-02-03 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0c903d7750e3764b89994863ab291faeb59237294667c18036676e962f65f74Block Operator
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