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 3724800 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726683 epoch_slot_no: 11483 block_no: 3724626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-03 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0da374d887e0f9208a30d31c510cc2dd0b6ebfec920b1a0a069a8321da67a1a8Block Operator
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