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 3725296 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727179 epoch_slot_no: 11979 block_no: 3725122 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3465 time: 2020-02-03 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccc2ade47320ef96a2521f93993b5c545261b7f2eedf3e154ade19e2031a5f4fBlock Operator
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