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 3725034 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3726917 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 3724860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2644 time: 2020-02-03 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f9e67755fbb53dbe7ee57a54d8e0cae1a5828ae8a3f391f8ab990b32b3a68c2Block Operator
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