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 3724879 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726762 epoch_slot_no: 11562 block_no: 3724705 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2020-02-03 13:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd640ac4f0e3eb54d6aa832d96d65ee7c5fdeb2a36af45f92569ef7b37695740dBlock Operator
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