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 3725344 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3727227 epoch_slot_no: 12027 block_no: 3725170 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2422 time: 2020-02-03 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d869d918951e09d942b3a751d16edada0b65fec972f35675a28b1d55c2c6005Block Operator
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