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 3725183 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727066 epoch_slot_no: 11866 block_no: 3725009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2377 time: 2020-02-03 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9e99c2a7aa675683fc2f6585f0f1fa6e6dc02c6d5caf7c14ae825247d6d1bbeBlock Operator
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