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 3725712 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3727595 epoch_slot_no: 12395 block_no: 3725538 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2922 time: 2020-02-03 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aeb1a1df8222e4513b5a3133beae7f85be7e33ebde14113cb20d9b5e21f0b89Block Operator
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