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 3724863 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726746 epoch_slot_no: 11546 block_no: 3724689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1321 time: 2020-02-03 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfebcec289db0736617d3fc11b8c25139062c2dab4ae5793e139bb53356b19576Block Operator
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