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 3725035 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3726918 epoch_slot_no: 11718 block_no: 3724861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2020-02-03 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73cd11ddada60cf349334dde0293c0b75726548b774e7bdd936b65d02640b60fBlock Operator
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