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 3725379 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3727262 epoch_slot_no: 12062 block_no: 3725205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1851 time: 2020-02-03 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa838d16c1b4d2d5c0727d0fcd4bd5af33bd3601b41640a035e9f3000bb39c3aaBlock Operator
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