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 3725214 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3727097 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3725040 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4647 time: 2020-02-03 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d2cee6c6d1471f8466e3869bd79a343281412e9dcb12b94f6abeb148a32ba0bBlock Operator
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