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 3725889 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3727772 epoch_slot_no: 12572 block_no: 3725715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2923 time: 2020-02-03 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05d77a9ca1065b9c43f22b65c674b0c2b8f8a6ab3ec81c8af83d0c8eec20f600Block Operator
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