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 3724626 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726509 epoch_slot_no: 11309 block_no: 3724452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1535 time: 2020-02-03 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4db28071491de9a26d8ae2d0e5a015b13ad6ea22924d9f86f06968fe36b12447Block Operator
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