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 3726051 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3727934 epoch_slot_no: 12734 block_no: 3725877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-02-03 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x376dd18ca92dcf747082a7c52a0e8773d15918ab471b69e4ddf0450683ce1779Block Operator
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