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 3725505 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727388 epoch_slot_no: 12188 block_no: 3725331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2020-02-03 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8033497e4b554fd5bdc5502ef8d12cef3f8a7a4d5c1b89e769fe4f1313d866e1Block Operator
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