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 3725263 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3727146 epoch_slot_no: 11946 block_no: 3725089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-03 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e670cb97ca15e776606a9e50406c794929a935220206dcc407d5011aab5a4d5Block Operator
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