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 3724927 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726810 epoch_slot_no: 11610 block_no: 3724753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1325 time: 2020-02-03 14:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x537b879053192e3da8fe48a0f81eccc7932d34a0874d98501d76ee49ffd6f410Block Operator
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