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 3725353 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727236 epoch_slot_no: 12036 block_no: 3725179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-03 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6725fb3fd5220d82eddc15fb45df55c589e8513bafe31e0d2e252b66d2035ef3Block Operator
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