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 3725064 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3726947 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 3724890 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1568 time: 2020-02-03 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc738617225beb98668da9c6c44bc8c43a44b11a96d44a79213fcdc0742eeffbaBlock Operator
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