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 3725680 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727563 epoch_slot_no: 12363 block_no: 3725506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3790 time: 2020-02-03 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x475238291b13cbf145a60cbae5ea89ba3ff7abe75ad2451a5e3e26d7d376e5adBlock Operator
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